University of Dallas
University of Dallas at a Glance
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About University of Dallas
According to Wikipedia, The University of Dallas is a private Catholic university in Irving, Texas. Established in 1956, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university comprises three academic units: the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts, the Constantin College of Liberal Arts, and the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. Dallas offers several master's degree programs and a doctoral degree program with three concentrations. As of 2017, there are 136 full-time faculty and 102 part-time faculty.
University of Dallas's Online Degrees
MA in Pastoral Ministry
Degree Concentrations
- Campus Ministry
- Youth Ministry
- Healthcare Ministry
- Church Management
- Required Credits: 37
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Catechetical Ministry
- Required Credits: 37
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
MA in Theological Studies
Degree Concentrations
- Biblical Studies
- Required Credits: 37
- Completion Time: 2-3 years
- Format: Fully online
University of Dallas Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,179 | 53% | 77% | 66% | 1245 | 25 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Dallas Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $56,630 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $67,916 |
| 30K - 48K | $69,737 |
| 48K - 75K | $69,539 |
| 75K - 110K | $69,949 |
| 110K+ | $68,333 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Dallas Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Dallas students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $64,930 a year, and 90% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Dallas's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,506 | 1,541 | 965 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Dallas?
University of Dallas is located at 1845 E Northgate Drive, Irving, TX 75062-4736.
How Safe is University of Dallas?
Relative to its enrollment, University of Dallas has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of 0.05%. Irving has a violent crime rate of 0.28% and a property crime rate of 2.21%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Dallas Known For?
University of Dallas is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Political Science
- Economics
- Business
- Psychology
- Education
- Physics
- Mathematics
- History
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Sociology
University of Dallas's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Dallas's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Dallas ranks #254 in the U.S. and #829 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #385 in the U.S. and #1166 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #429 in the U.S. and #1731 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #437 in the U.S. and #2645 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #451 in the U.S. and #1596 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #534 in the U.S. and #1377 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #547 in the U.S. and #2413 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #596 in the U.S. and #2624 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #605 in the U.S. and #2515 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #627 in the U.S. and #1867 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #886 in the U.S. and #3954 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #959 in the U.S. and #4103 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #1192 in the U.S. and #4953 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Dallas ranks #1668 in the U.S. and #5098 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesWho Are University of Dallas's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Dallas's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Literature. Here are some of University of Dallas's most famous alumni:
- Taylor Marshall
- An American Catholic writer.
- Eric McLuhan
- A Canadian writer.
- Gary Schmitt
- An American department of defence official.
- William Marshner
- An American theologian.
- Peter MacNicol
- An American actor.
- Susan Orr
- An American government official.
- Brantly Womack
- An American political scientist.
- Cynthia Nielsen
- An American philosopher.
- Nicholas P Tippery
- A Researcher.
