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Interested in attending University of Dallas?

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.

74
%
Acceptance rate
3.75
Average High School GPA
1270
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Dallas?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Dallas accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,777 people applied and 2,773 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1638 / 2263 (72%)
Men
1135 / 1514 (75%)

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
2024
2025
2026

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

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% 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
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.75
Average High School GPA
1270
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Dallas as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.75. 29% of freshmen who attended University of Dallas were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 29% 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
49%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
8%
3.00-3.24
3%
2.50-2.99
1%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

40%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

19%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
Math Mean
600
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
595
Verbal Mean
670
75th Percentile
720
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1155
Composite Mean
1270
75th Percentile
1375

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

September 15
Application notification
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