University of Dallas
Irving, Texas · Private
University of Dallas admitted 73% of 3,777 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1155–1375 in the middle half. Test scores are required. 68% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Dallas
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Application deadlines
University of Dallas’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and University of Dallas accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Dallas asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Dallas’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Dallas offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How University of Dallas rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Activities
- Character
- Showing interest
Important
- Class rank
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Recommendations
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.96 GPA. 29% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $69,860 a year. After grants, students paid $31,221 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of Dallas’s acceptance rate?
University of Dallas admitted 73% of applicants: 2,773 of 3,777 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Dallas’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Dallas?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1155 to 1375, with a median around 1270. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Dallas’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and University of Dallas accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of Dallas require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Dallas asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does University of Dallas have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, University of Dallas asks 3 questions of its own on top of the main essay (three short answers, 50–250 words each). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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