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University of Dallas Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into University of Dallas

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
58%
Admission Difficulty for University of Dallas
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into University of Dallas and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Dallas is 58%.  It ranks #17 in Texas for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Dallas is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 2,912 out of 4,990 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 33 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Dallas typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.9. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Dallas application fee is $50 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Dallas you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.9 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1250 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Dallas. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Dallas SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1110-1390
Applicants Submitting SAT 
26%
SAT Scores for University of Dallas
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1110
SAT Scores for University of Dallas
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 720
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1390
Average SAT Score 1250

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

University of Dallas is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Dallas score in the top 39 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1110-1390.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Dallas admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1390 and Above Good >72%
1250 to 1390 Avg + 58%-72%
1110 to 1250 Avg - 42%-58%
970 to 1110 Reach 28%-42%
Less than 970 Low <28%
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University of Dallas ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
18%
ACT Scores for University of Dallas
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 24
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for University of Dallas
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

University of Dallas is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Dallas regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Dallas admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >74%
27 to 31 Avg + 58%-74%
24 to 27 Avg - 44%-58%
21 to 24 Reach 31%-44%
Less than 21 Low <31%
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University of Dallas GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.9
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into University of Dallas?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into University of Dallas. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Dallas was 3.9 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Texas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Dallas accepts 58% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Dallas students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 43.77% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.76% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 17.17% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 7.48% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 4.99% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.83% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

76% of University of Dallas freshman were in the top twenty five 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 38%
Top 25% of class 76%
Top 50% of class 94%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Dallas admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,077 1,913 4,990
Accepted 1,864 1,048 2,912
Acceptance Rate 61% 55% 58%
Enrolled 282 194 476
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 19% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Dallas is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Dallas and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Dallas Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor 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.

FAQs

Does University of Dallas prefer SAT or ACT?

26% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Dallas. 18% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Dallas?

58% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Dallas. Admission competition is low 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 1110 and 1390. 26% 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 24 and 31. 18% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.