Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 58.7%
- Average SAT
- 1,285
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,170–1,400
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 27
- Total Enrollment
- 1,403
Admissions Overview
University of Dallas is moderately selective with a 58.70% acceptance rate. This means roughly 6 out of 10 applicants gain admission, making it accessible but still competitive. Middle 50% SAT scores range from 1170 to 1400, with an average of 1285. The ACT average sits at 27. These scores reflect the university's academic rigor while remaining attainable for strong students. The school seeks intellectually curious students who embrace its distinctive Catholic liberal arts mission. Ideal candidates show genuine interest in philosophy, theology, and the Great Books curriculum that forms the university's academic foundation. Students who thrive here appreciate small class discussions and wrestling with fundamental questions about truth and meaning.