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University of Dallas Admission Requirements

Q: Does University of Dallas prefer SAT or ACT?

72% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Dallas. 48% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into University of Dallas?

39% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Dallas. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for University of Dallas?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1340. 72% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for University of Dallas?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 48% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Chances of getting into University of Dallas

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University of Dallas

Acceptance Rate

39.1%

Admission Difficulty for University of Dallas
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very High
Applicant Competition		High

How hard is it to get into University of Dallas and can I get accepted? The school has a 39% acceptance rate ranking it #8 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,896 out of 4,846 applicants were admitted making University of Dallas a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 34 percent. University of Dallas typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.

University of Dallas SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1120-1340

Applicants Submitting SAT

72%

SAT Scores for University of Dallas
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	570
SAT Math 25th	550
SAT Composite 25th	1120

SAT Scores for University of Dallas
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	680
SAT Math 75th	660
SAT Composite 75th	1340
Average SAT Score	1230

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Dallas?

University of Dallas typically requires applicants to be in the top 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1010. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1230 out of 1600. The school ranks #10 in Texas for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 72 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Dallas admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1340 and Above	Good	>52%
1230 to 1340	Avg +	39%-52%
1120 to 1230	Avg -	27%-39%
1010 to 1120	Reach	18%-27%
Less than 1010	Low	<18%

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University of Dallas ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

23-29

Applicants Submitting ACT

48%

ACT Scores for University of Dallas
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	23
ACT Math 25th	22
ACT Composite 25th	23

ACT Scores for University of Dallas
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	34
ACT Math 75th	27
ACT Composite 75th	29
Average ACT Score	26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Dallas?

Admission data indicates that University of Dallas regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #9 in Texas for highest average ACT composite score. 48 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Dallas.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Dallas admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29 and Above	Good	>52%
26 to 29	Avg +	39%-52%
23 to 26	Avg -	27%-39%
20 to 23	Reach	18%-27%
Less than 20	Low	<18%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.82

Typical High School Grades

A-

You will need exceptionally good grades to get into University of Dallas. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Dallas was 3.82 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in Texas for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to University of Dallas will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted University of Dallas students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	61%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	19%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.50	10%	Reach
3.00 to 3.25	7%	Reach
2.75 to 3.00	3%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	N/A%	Low
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

54% of University of Dallas freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Dallas students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	54%
Top 25% of class	68%
Top 50% of class	88%
Bottom 50% of class	12%
Bottom 25% of class	4%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

University of Dallas admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,022	1,824	4,846
Accepted	1,166	730	1,896
Acceptance Rate	39%	40%	39%
Enrolled	206	170	376
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	23%	20%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications were Due

Mar 1, 2020

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2020.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Dallas and what considerations affect admission decisions?

University of Dallas Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Recommended
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Dallas
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224323 IPEDS survey data for University of Dallas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Dallas prefer SAT or ACT?

72% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Dallas. 48% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Dallas?

39% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Dallas. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Dallas?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1340. 72% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Dallas?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 48% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.