University of Dallas SAT and ACT scores
Irving, TX · private college · 1,427 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Dallas reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Accepted. University of Dallas is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
Raise your score for University of Dallas
Free practice that explains every answer. University of Dallas accepts the CLT, a shorter test some students score better on.
Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Dallas?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Dallas scored 1120 to 1370, with an average of 1227. A score at or above 1250 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Dallas?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 22 to 29. A 29 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Dallas require the SAT or ACT?
University of Dallas reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Dallas accept the CLT?
Yes. University of Dallas is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 74 to 98 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Texas with similar scores
- Texas Christian UniversitySAT 1140–1350
- University of HoustonSAT 1160–1340
- Southwestern UniversitySAT 1130–1300
- Texas A&M University-College StationSAT 1150–1400
- Austin CollegeSAT 1100–1310
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Agnes Scott CollegeSAT 1160–1330
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesSAT 1110–1380
- Bethel UniversitySAT 1190–1300
- Cedarville UniversitySAT 1130–1360
- Eckerd CollegeSAT 1160–1330
- Hollins UniversitySAT 1150–1340
More about University of Dallas
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Dallas (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026