University of Dallas Acceptance Rate
Irving, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,179
- Admitted
- 2,265
- Yield
- 15.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Dallas's acceptance rate has fallen from 85.1% in 2014–15 to 54.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,432 to 4,179 (+192%) over that period.
Its 54.2% rate makes University of Dallas more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (56.9% for women vs 50.9% for men, a 6-point gap). University of Dallas has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,432 | 1,219 | 85.1% | 342 |
| 2015–16 | 2,228 | 1,426 | 64% | 393 |
| 2016–17 | 2,135 | 1,718 | 80.5% | 371 |
| 2017–18 | 3,857 | 1,830 | 47.4% | 419 |
| 2018–19 | 4,846 | 1,896 | 39.1% | 376 |
| 2019–20 | 4,676 | 2,120 | 45.3% | 382 |
| 2020–21 | 4,645 | 2,498 | 53.8% | 379 |
| 2021–22 | 4,990 | 2,912 | 58.4% | 476 |
| 2022–23 | 4,307 | 2,528 | 58.7% | 404 |
| 2023–24 | 4,179 | 2,265 | 54.2% | 348 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,336 | 1,329 | 56.9% |
| Men | 1,840 | 936 | 50.9% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–710 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 570–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–32 | 13% |
How University of Dallas compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Dallas's acceptance rate?
University of Dallas's acceptance rate is 54.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,265 admitted of 4,179 applicants).
Is University of Dallas test optional?
University of Dallas is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Dallas?
University of Dallas received 4,179 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,265.
What SAT score do you need for University of Dallas?
Admitted students at University of Dallas typically scored 600–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Dallas getting harder to get into?
University of Dallas has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85.1% in 2014–15 to 54.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.udallas.edu/.