University of Dallas

www.udallas.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$43,326

4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,620

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.797%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

58.4%

4,990 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,538

70% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

71.8%

282 Graduates

About

University of Dallas is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Dallas were General Business Administration & Management (118 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (56 degrees), and Humanistic Studies (25 degrees).

In 2021, 745 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Dallas. 45% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (346 degrees), 2.66 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Dallas is $43,326, which is $20,142 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Dallas is $43,326, which is $20,142 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,620.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending University of Dallas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$43,326

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Dallas was $43,326. The cost of tuition at University of Dallas is $20,142 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$25,620

2021 Value

6.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Dallas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,620. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Dallas grew by 6.67%.

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

$11,040

Room and Board

$1,040

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Dallas was of $11,040 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.47% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,040. 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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at University of Dallas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.03% with respect to 2020, when 97% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.797%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Dallas was 0.797%, which represents 4 out of the 502 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Dallas received 4,990 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.43% annual growth. Out of those 4,990 applicants, 2,912 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,538 students enrolled at University of Dallas in 2021. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Dallas has an overall enrollment yield of 16.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,912

Accepted Out of 4,990

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Dallas was 58.4% (2,912 admissions from 4,990 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 53.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.43%, while admissions grew by 16.6%..

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

26%

Submission Percentage (2021)

123

Scores Submitted (2021)

26% of enrolled first-time students at University of Dallas in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Dallas had a total enrollment of 2,538 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Dallas is 1,776 students and the part-time enrollment is 762. This means that 70% of students enrolled at University of Dallas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Dallas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.9% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.96% Black or African American, 7.72% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0788% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Dallas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.5%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.4%), followed by White Female (15.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Dallas in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,538 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Dallas is 1,776 and the part-time enrollment is 762. This means that 70% of students enrolled at University of Dallas are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

81%

2021 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 81%. 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 (2021)

White
1,342 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
564 enrolled students
Black or African American
202 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Dallas is 52.9% White, 22.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.96% Black or African American, 7.72% Asian, 2.32% Two or More Races, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0788% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 44 students (1.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 75 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Dallas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Dallas is white (346 degrees awarded). There were 2.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Dallas is General Business Administration & Management (118 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (56 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (25 degrees).

In 2021, 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 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (59 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (28 degrees), and English (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,036,058 people), Other managers (703,398 people), Financial managers (473,943 people), Chief executives & legislators (375,814 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (308,198 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Dallas in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (59 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (28 degrees), English (50 degrees), Language & Linguistics (21 degrees), and Business (297 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Dallas are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (59 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (28 degrees), English (50 degrees), Language & Linguistics (21 degrees), and Business (297 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (747,959 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (515,990 people), Computer Systems Design (514,237 people), Banking & related activities (487,857 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (410,892 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
42 degrees awarded
General English Language & Literature
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Dallas was General Business Administration & Management with 57 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

410

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

335

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 410 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dallas, which is 1.22 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (335).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 155 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dallas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.82 times more than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 85 degrees were awarded to men at University of Dallas in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.548 times less than the 155 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

68%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 68% of students graduating from University of Dallas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Dallas is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.26% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
346 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
130 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Dallas is white (346 degrees awarded). There were 2.66 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (130 degrees).

1.88% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
200 degrees awarded
White Female
146 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Dallas is white male (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (146 degrees).

Operations

University of Dallas has an endowment valued at nearly $98.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.3M (27.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Dallas had a total salary expenditure of 60M. University of Dallas employs 67 Associate professors, 34 Instructors and 23 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Dallas are Male Associate professor (42), Female Associate professor (25), and Female Instructor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dallas are: Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

Endowment

$98.4M

2021 Endowment

31.5%

growth from 2020

University of Dallas has an endowment valued at about $98.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Dallas grew 31.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48M 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

$27.4M

2021 Salaries

1.5%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Dallas paid a median of $27.4M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($60M) and a 1.5% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.3M

Instructional Salaries

139

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Dallas paid a total of $10.3M to 139 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Dallas were Associate professor with 67 employees, Instructor with 34 employees, and Assistant professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Dallas were Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Dallas was Male Associate professor with 42 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Female Instructor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Dallas.