Campus & Student Life at University of Dallas

Home to about 1,447 undergraduates in 2020, UD is a small, private university located in Irving, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UD offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UD can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UD Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Dallas is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

UD Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at UD. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UD Disability Services.

UD for the Military

While not a "service academy", UD does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UD Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UD for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Dallas

UD offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Dallas

UD has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,447 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,424 (98.4%). Part-time attendance was 23 (1.6%).

University of Dallas is Ranked #232 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UD receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UD #232 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UD by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UD Diversity Guide.

University of Dallas Competes in the NCAA

UD has a total of 220 student athletes, 120 men and 100 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Dallas Athletics