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Seek Wisdom. Live Abundantly.
In a culture too often marked by isolation, despair and triviality, the University
of Dallas stands apart as a nurturer of
lifelong friendships, joyful faith and rigorous learning.
From our undergraduate Core Curriculum to our graduate and professional programs,
all are welcome on our quest for truth, wisdom and virtue.
Find Your Major
Explore the Core
The Best of Both Worlds
Irving, TX
Rome
Heidi Hughes, BA ’25
“Even beyond their skilled and spirited classroom instruction, every single professor
spent individualized time with me in office hours or otherwise, making themselves
available for targeted mentorship.”
Best Preparation for Advanced Literary Study
Elizabeth Jacoby, BS ‘27 | Goldwater Scholar
“The STEM faculty amaze me with their dedication to both rigorous science and the other
liberal arts. Having professors who care about you not just as a student but as a
whole person has made a huge difference in my education.”
Genevieve Alpar, BS ’25
“Every single UDallas class has taught me to work through problems and understand the
fundamentals before moving on to the big picture.”
UDallas Physics Student Wins Top Research Award
Aubrey Wieberg, BA ’24 | Truman Scholar
“It was really my professor’s guidance and mentorship that inspired me to be involved
in my community and have that love for public service.”
Faith and Service
Edisson Ramos, BA ’20 | First-Gen Grad, Texas Business Hall of Fame Honoree
“We’re just a family here. When you walk down the Mall, you know a lot of faces.”
Life at UDallas
Mary Hochberg, BA & BS ’23 | Analytical Chemist, Micron; Publications Fellow, National
Catholic Bioethics Center
“Philosophy has helped me to better approach questions and apply them to my understanding
of chemistry.”
The Core Curriculum
Matthew Mehan, BA ’00 MA ’10 PhD ’14 | Assistant Professor, Hillsdale College
“The University of Dallas is the finest continuation of the Catholic tradition of university
education in the West.”
Graduate and Doctoral Programs
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, MTS ’00 | Author, Evangelist
“I am incredibly grateful for the education I received through the hard work, zeal
and dedication of the faculty and staff at the University of Dallas.”
Graduate Ministry
Emmet Flood, PhD, BA ’78 | Three-Time Counsel to the President of the United States
“Your University of Dallas education [has] armed you with habits of mind and character
that are authoritative and inspiring, that demand obedience from you, and in that
obedience, free you to struggle mightily to attain the Good.”
Irvin Ashford, MBA ’00 | Managing Director, Head of Fair and Responsible Banking at
Charles Schwab
“In my role at Charles Schwab and in life, I have the constant opportunity to help
people be successful. I use my MBA every day.”
Business Programs
Bill Bennett, BS ’20 | Doctoral Student (Aerospace Engineering) Notre Dame
“I learned a great deal about responsibility, charity and leadership from being a part
of the rugby team.”
Clubs and Organizations
Isaac Hellerman, BS ’23 | Putnam Math Exam Prizewinner | Doctoral Student, University
of Texas
“The math program and the Core Curriculum are just a good combination.”
Explore the Core
Theo Nguyen, BS ‘27 | Goldwater Scholar
“I chose UDallas because it’s a small Catholic liberal arts university with a close
student-to-faculty ratio. My favorite part of being here is the STEM professors.”
Why UDallas?
With campuses in Texas and Italy, UDallas students, alumni and faculty join a special
community where the
search for truth is prompted by the certainty of knowing the source of truth
, Jesus Christ. UDallas’ classical liberal arts education fosters the recovery and
renewal of the Western intellectual tradition while our professional programs prepare
our students to fully live out their calling.
Career Support
99.2
%
Percentage of the Class of 2024 employed or enrolled in continued education within
six months of commencement.
50–100x
Higher rate of Fulbright, Goldwater, and National Science Foundation scholars than
Ivy League institutions.
'A+' Rating
UD is the only member of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities to
require coursework in all seven subjects charted by the American Council of Trustees
and Alumni.
Community & Friendship
Student Life at UD
Our Catholic Faith
Serving Others
Keep Exploring
Discover the University of Dallas
Cost and Aid
Core Curriculum
©
Skip to main content
Apply Now
Applications still open for Fall 2026
Apply now to be considered for scholarships and grants.
Apply Today
Seek Wisdom. Live Abundantly.
In a culture too often marked by isolation, despair and triviality, the University
of Dallas stands apart as a nurturer of
lifelong friendships, joyful faith and rigorous learning.
From our undergraduate Core Curriculum to our graduate and professional programs,
all are welcome on our quest for truth, wisdom and virtue.
Find Your Major
Explore the Core
The Best of Both Worlds
Irving, TX
Rome
Heidi Hughes, BA ’25
“Even beyond their skilled and spirited classroom instruction, every single professor
spent individualized time with me in office hours or otherwise, making themselves
available for targeted mentorship.”
Best Preparation for Advanced Literary Study
Elizabeth Jacoby, BS ‘27 | Goldwater Scholar
“The STEM faculty amaze me with their dedication to both rigorous science and the other
liberal arts. Having professors who care about you not just as a student but as a
whole person has made a huge difference in my education.”
Genevieve Alpar, BS ’25
“Every single UDallas class has taught me to work through problems and understand the
fundamentals before moving on to the big picture.”
UDallas Physics Student Wins Top Research Award
Aubrey Wieberg, BA ’24 | Truman Scholar
“It was really my professor’s guidance and mentorship that inspired me to be involved
in my community and have that love for public service.”
Faith and Service
Edisson Ramos, BA ’20 | First-Gen Grad, Texas Business Hall of Fame Honoree
“We’re just a family here. When you walk down the Mall, you know a lot of faces.”
Life at UDallas
Mary Hochberg, BA & BS ’23 | Analytical Chemist, Micron; Publications Fellow, National
Catholic Bioethics Center
“Philosophy has helped me to better approach questions and apply them to my understanding
of chemistry.”
The Core Curriculum
Matthew Mehan, BA ’00 MA ’10 PhD ’14 | Assistant Professor, Hillsdale College
“The University of Dallas is the finest continuation of the Catholic tradition of university
education in the West.”
Graduate and Doctoral Programs
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, MTS ’00 | Author, Evangelist
“I am incredibly grateful for the education I received through the hard work, zeal
and dedication of the faculty and staff at the University of Dallas.”
Graduate Ministry
Emmet Flood, PhD, BA ’78 | Three-Time Counsel to the President of the United States
“Your University of Dallas education [has] armed you with habits of mind and character
that are authoritative and inspiring, that demand obedience from you, and in that
obedience, free you to struggle mightily to attain the Good.”
Irvin Ashford, MBA ’00 | Managing Director, Head of Fair and Responsible Banking at
Charles Schwab
“In my role at Charles Schwab and in life, I have the constant opportunity to help
people be successful. I use my MBA every day.”
Business Programs
Bill Bennett, BS ’20 | Doctoral Student (Aerospace Engineering) Notre Dame
“I learned a great deal about responsibility, charity and leadership from being a part
of the rugby team.”
Clubs and Organizations
Isaac Hellerman, BS ’23 | Putnam Math Exam Prizewinner | Doctoral Student, University
of Texas
“The math program and the Core Curriculum are just a good combination.”
Explore the Core
Theo Nguyen, BS ‘27 | Goldwater Scholar
“I chose UDallas because it’s a small Catholic liberal arts university with a close
student-to-faculty ratio. My favorite part of being here is the STEM professors.”
Why UDallas?
With campuses in Texas and Italy, UDallas students, alumni and faculty join a special
community where the
search for truth is prompted by the certainty of knowing the source of truth
, Jesus Christ. UDallas’ classical liberal arts education fosters the recovery and
renewal of the Western intellectual tradition while our professional programs prepare
our students to fully live out their calling.
Career Support
99.2
%
Percentage of the Class of 2024 employed or enrolled in continued education within
six months of commencement.
50–100x
Higher rate of Fulbright, Goldwater, and National Science Foundation scholars than
Ivy League institutions.
'A+' Rating
UD is the only member of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities to
require coursework in all seven subjects charted by the American Council of Trustees
and Alumni.
Community & Friendship
Student Life at UD
Our Catholic Faith
Serving Others
Keep Exploring
Discover the University of Dallas
Cost and Aid
Core Curriculum
©