University of Dallas

https://udallas.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$50,140

6% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$29,209

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

53.4%

3,664 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,078

75.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

73.1%

274 Graduates

About

University of Dallas is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Dallas were General Business Administration & Management (94 degrees awarded), Humanistic Studies (42 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (40 degrees).

In 2024, 611 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Dallas. 50.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (328 degrees), 2.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (120 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Dallas is $50,140, which is $26,140 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Dallas is $50,140, which is $26,140 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,209.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending University of Dallas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$50,140

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Dallas was $50,140. The cost of tuition at University of Dallas is $26,140 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Dallas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,209

2024 Value

6.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Dallas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,209. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Dallas grew by 6.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Dallas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,316

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Dallas was of $12,316 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Dallas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at University of Dallas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.02% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Dallas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Dallas received 3,664 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.3% annual growth. Out of those 3,664 applicants, 1,958 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 53.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,078 students enrolled at University of Dallas in 2024. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Dallas has an overall enrollment yield of 20.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

53.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,958

Accepted Out of 3,664

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Dallas was 53.4% (1,958 admissions from 3,664 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 54.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 12.3%, while admissions declined by 13.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Dallas (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

40%

Submission Percentage (2024)

158

Scores Submitted (2024)

40% of enrolled first-time students at University of Dallas in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Dallas had a total enrollment of 2,078 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Dallas is 1,564 students and the part-time enrollment is 514. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at University of Dallas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Dallas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.3% White, 24.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.65% Asian, 5.34% Black or African American, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.577% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Dallas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.8%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.2%), followed by White Female (15.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Dallas in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,078 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Dallas is 1,564 and the part-time enrollment is 514. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at University of Dallas are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Dallas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Dallas was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Dallas had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Dallas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,108 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
507 enrolled students
Asian
159 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Dallas is 53.3% White, 24.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.65% Asian, 5.34% Black or African American, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.577% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 58 students (2.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1 more women than men received degrees from University of Dallas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Dallas is white (328 degrees awarded). There were 2.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (120 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Dallas is General Business Administration & Management (94 degrees awarded), followed by Humanistic Studies (42 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (40 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Dallas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (24 degrees awarded), English (50 degrees), and Theology (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dallas are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (212,621 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (189,794 people), Secondary school teachers (153,062 people), Other managers (146,149 people), and Postsecondary teachers (142,744 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Dallas in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (24 degrees awarded), English (50 degrees), Theology (25 degrees), Language & Linguistics (19 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dallas are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of Dallas are Philosophy and Religious Studies (24 degrees awarded), English (50 degrees), Theology (25 degrees), Language & Linguistics (19 degrees), and History (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Dallas are Elementary & secondary schools (488,184 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,483 people), Legal services (171,707 people), Religious organizations (141,836 people), and Computer Systems Design (126,179 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Dallas.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
61 degrees awarded
General English Language & Literature
37 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Dallas was General Business Administration & Management with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Dallas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

305

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

306

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 305 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dallas, which is 0.997 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (306).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Dallas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 98 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dallas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.44 times more than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 68 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dallas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.694 times less than the 98 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 67% of students graduating from University of Dallas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
328 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
120 degrees awarded
Black or African American
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Dallas is white (328 degrees awarded). There were 2.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (120 degrees).

1.15% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
244 degrees awarded
White Male
241 degrees awarded
White Male
239 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Dallas is white male (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (241 degrees).

Operations

University of Dallas has an endowment valued at nearly $101M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.7M (15.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Dallas had a total salary expenditure of 68.1M. University of Dallas employs 53 Associate professors, 31 Instructors and 23 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Dallas are Male Associate professor (34), Female Associate professor (19), and Female Instructor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dallas are: Management, with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

Endowment

$101M

2024 Endowment

11.5%

growth from 2023

University of Dallas has an endowment valued at about $101M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Dallas grew 11.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $54.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Dallas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.8M

2024 Salaries

4.65%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Dallas paid a median of $29.8M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($68.1M) and a 4.65% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.02% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.15% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

125

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Dallas paid a total of $10.1M to 125 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dallas were Management with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

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