University of Dallas Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Can I get into University of Dallas? The school has a 47% acceptance rate. Last year, 1,830 out of 3,857 applicants were admitted making University of Dallas a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 25 percent. University of Dallas typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.
47% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 640 |
| SAT Math 25th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1210 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 720 |
| SAT Math 75th | 700 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1420 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1320 |
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 23 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1210 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 1100. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1320 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 65 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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1420 and Above | Good | >60% |
| 1315 to 1420 | Avg + | 47%-60% |
| 1210 to 1315 | Avg - | 34%-47% |
| 1105 to 1210 | Reach | 23%-34% |
| Less than 1105 | Low | <23% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 24 |
| ACT Math 25th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 24 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 28 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 31 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 27 |
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 24 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 27 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. 57 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Dallas.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 31 and Above | Good | >62% |
| 27 to 31 | Avg + | 47%-62% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg - | 36%-47% |
| 21 to 24 | Reach | 26%-36% |
| Less than 21 | Low | <26% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
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. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to University of Dallas will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | 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% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,329 | 1,528 | 3,857 |
| Accepted | 1,091 | 739 | 1,830 |
| Acceptance Rate | 47% | 48% | 47% |
| Enrolled | 223 | 196 | 419 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 27% | 23% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Dallas and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224323 IPEDS survey data for University of Dallas.
