Private Nonprofit · Irving, Texas

University of Dallas

University of Dallas is a private nonprofit institution in Irving, Texas. as a private nonprofit, published Scorecard outcomes cover federal-aid recipients at this campus — endowment and sticker price sit outside those cohort fields.

$58,285
10-yr median earnings
53.4%
Acceptance rate
$22,610
Avg net price / yr
70.4%
150%-time completion

The verdict

University of Dallas pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.

According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Top 18%
former-student earnings, US
53.4%
acceptance rate
70.4%
150%-time completion
+27%
earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Large Carnegie: Master's (L)
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Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.

How to read this University of Dallas profile

Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.

Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.

Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.

College Value Score

C
College Value Score
58/100
University of Dallas

A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.

Earnings A-
$58,285
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$22,610
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate B
70.4%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$23,117
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A+
83.2%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention C-
77.2%
First-year students returning for year two
University of Dallas vs. the national benchmark
EarningsNet PriceCompletionDebtRepaymentRetention

Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.

10-yr median earnings

$58,285

Federal aid recipients only

Avg net price

$22,610

After grants and scholarships

150%-time completion

70.4%

Full-time, first-time cohort

150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 70.4%

Four-year-institution cohort

College ROI Quadrant - University of Dallas vs peers

University of Dallas positioned by earnings vs cost Two-by-two quadrant chart: x-axis median earnings 10 years after enrollment, y-axis average net price after financial aid. Each dot is a college, colored by completion within 150% of normal time (garnet ≥65%, amber 45-64%, red <45%). Net price increases upward, earnings increase rightward, so: bottom-right = best value (low cost, high earnings); top-right = premium (high cost, high earnings); bottom-left = community college tier (low cost, modest earnings); top-left = cost challenge (high cost, low earnings). Currently plotting 8 colleges. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard joined to Carnegie Classification. University of Dallas positioned by earnings … Carnegie Classification: Master's (L) Master's (… COST CHALLENGE PREMIUM COMMUNITY BEST VALUE $35K $61K Median Earnings 10 Years After Enrollment ($) $17K $36K Avg Net Price ($) University of Dallas (you are here): $58K earn · $23K net · 70% grad You are here - University of Dallas Southwestern University: $57K earn · $29K net · 71% grad Southwestern Unive… East Texas Baptist University: $53K earn · $24K net · 48% grad East Texas Baptist… LeTourneau University: $57K earn · $28K net · 60% grad LeTourneau Univers… Nelson University: $46K earn · $22K net · 39% grad Nelson University Texas Lutheran University: $54K earn · $25K net · 55% grad Texas Lutheran Uni… Hardin-Simmons University: $55K earn · $20K net · 48% grad Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus: $41K earn · $35K net Grad rate (4yr) ≥65% 45-64% <45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.

How University of Dallas ranks nationally

Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.

University of Dallas: former-student earnings vs. every US college

10-year median earnings, College Scorecard

$58,285 Top 18% higher than 82% of 5,103 US colleges

$0–$20,000: 169 US colleges (3%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 2,245 US colleges (44%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 1,897 US colleges (37%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 606 US colleges (12%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 134 US colleges (3%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 39 US colleges (1%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 11 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 2 US colleges (0%). Above this entry. This college $0 $160,000 every US college, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Metric University of Dallas National rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $58,285 #897 of 5103 82nd
Average net price $22,610 #3572 of 5020 29th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 70.4% #1378 of 4858 72nd
Undergraduate enrollment 1,403 #1828 of 5462 67th

National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.

Quick Facts

1,403
Undergraduate enrollment
53.4%
Acceptance rate
1,227
SAT average
70.4%
150%-time completion
$58,285
10-yr median earnings
77.2%
First-year retention

How University of Dallas ranks in Texas

State rank among 324 reporting Texas colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.

Metric University of Dallas State rank Percentile
10-yr median earnings $58,285 #36 of 324 89th
Average net price $22,610 #239 of 340 30th (lower is better)
150%-time completion 70.4% #92 of 324 72nd
Undergraduate enrollment 1,403 #118 of 366 68th

Highest former-student earnings in Texas

Admissions

Admission Rate 53.4%
SAT Average 1,227
SAT Math (25th-75th) 540 – 670
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 580 – 700
ACT Average 28
ACT (25th-75th) 22 – 29
0%100%53.4%
Share of applicants admitted

Costs & Financial Aid

Net price by family income at University of Dallas

Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket

net price / yr

What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Dallas - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $53,930
Out-of-State Tuition $53,930
Average Net Price $22,610
25.9%
Pell Grant Rate
43.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$23,117
Median Debt
$245/mo
Monthly Payment

Net price at University of Dallas swings rather than trends

Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $20,636 to $25,470 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +1.2%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.

Lowest year
$20,636
Highest year
$25,470
Most recent (2023)
$25,470
Average net price, 2013–2023

11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

2013: $25,1582014: $25,0932015: $25,3662016: $22,6322017: $23,6632018: $22,2092019: $21,6552020: $22,1622021: $20,6362022: $22,3812023: $25,470
2013 · $25,1582023 · $25,470

Over the same years, enrollment went +2.1% (1,374 → 1,403 students).

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.

Student Demographics

Race & ethnicity

Student body at a glance

57.0%
Female
16.5%
First Generation

Outcomes

77.2%
Retention Rate
$45,950
Median Earnings (6yr)
68.9%
Earning Over $25K
83.2%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)

Outcomes & debt snapshot

Measure Cohort / horizon Value
Completion within 150% of normal time First-time, full-time 70.4%
First-year retention First-time, full-time freshmen 77.2%
Median earnings 6 years after entry $45,950
Median earnings 10 years after entry $58,285
Share earning over $25,000 Working, not enrolled 68.9%
Loan repayment rate Completers, 3 years after leaving 83.2%
Median federal student debt At completion $23,117
Estimated monthly payment Standard 10-year plan $245/mo

Programs & Earnings

Field-of-study summary by credential

Credential Programs Award count Avg earnings Top earnings Avg debt
Bachelor's 9 257 $58,397 $78,699 $23,312
Master's 5 268 $102,364 $125,880 $52,700

Top programs at University of Dallas by completer earnings

Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file

median earnings

What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.

Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard As of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Master's 76 $125,880 $51,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 115 $111,746 $51,250
Accounting and Related Services Master's 19 $108,023 $55,600
Economics Bachelor's 17 $78,699 $24,752
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 63 $70,039 $24,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Master's 28 $63,807 -
Political Science and Government Bachelor's 36 $61,484 $21,500
Biology, General Bachelor's 40 $53,322 $24,000
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's 24 $50,113 $20,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies Bachelor's 29 $49,564 -
History Bachelor's 9 $45,559 -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 9 - -
Psychology, General Bachelor's 30 - $25,622
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Master's 30 - -

Independent Scorecard matches among reporting colleges — not recommendations from the institution or a counselor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Dallas?
University of Dallas is a private nonprofit institution in Irving, Texas. The acceptance rate is 53.4%. The average SAT score is 1,227. Undergraduate enrollment is 1,403 students.
How much do University of Dallas former students earn?
Federally aided former students at University of Dallas who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $58,285 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $45,950.
How much does University of Dallas cost?
The average net price at University of Dallas is $22,610. In-state tuition is $53,930 and out-of-state tuition is $53,930. Median student debt at graduation is $23,117.
What is the graduation rate at University of Dallas?
University of Dallas has a 70.4% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 77.2%.
Is University of Dallas worth the student debt?
The median student debt at University of Dallas is $23,117, while former students earn a median of $58,285 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 40% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 83.2% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $245.

Sources & methodology

Private-nonprofit profiles emphasize Scorecard cost-after-aid and completion alongside IPEDS Carnegie class. Endowment, gifts, and sticker price are not Scorecard fields on this page.

Figures are the Mar–Jul 2026 federal retrievals. Nonprofit campuses vary widely in aid practice — net price here is the Title-IV-recipient cohort average, not an individual award letter. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Where to go next from University of Dallas

Nonprofit Scorecard medians describe federal-aid recipients who were working and not enrolled — they are not sticker-price ROI and not advice.

Every figure on PlainCollege is rendered directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard data, no number is typed in by an editor. Private-nonprofit profiles compile Scorecard net-price and earnings cohorts with IPEDS structure fields — no editor-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Review the public data changelog. Data current as of Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals.