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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Dallas, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

54
%
Acceptance rate
3.77
Average High School GPA
1278
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Dallas?

54%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Dallas accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,179 people applied and 2,265 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1329 / 2336 (57%)
Men
936 / 1843 (51%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Dallas:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at University of Dallas, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Dallas by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of Dallas considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Dallas?

3.77
Average High School GPA
1278
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Dallas as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.77. 19% of freshmen who attended University of Dallas were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
37%
3.75-3.99
30%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
8%
3.00-3.24
5%
2.50-2.99
2%

University of Dallas is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

30%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

13%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
Math Mean
626
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
652
75th Percentile
710
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1175
Composite Mean
1278
75th Percentile
1365

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Dallas. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
September 15
Application notification
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