Rigorous and affordable.
As national rankings have recognized, the ³Ô¹ÏÍø yields top value for students seeking a rigorous liberal arts education. Compared to other regional universities in the American West, ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers unmatched academic quality at one of the most affordable costs.
Last year,
98%
of first-year students received scholarships and/or grants directly from the University of Dallas.
For 2024-25,
$35,760
is the average tuition and housing-and-food cost after scholarships and grants to first-year students.
2025–2026 Undergraduate Costs
The ³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a comprehensive financial aid program that includes need-based aid, scholarships, federal work-study and other forms of financial assistance. Individual adjustments may be made for insurance, lab fees, loan fees, or dependent care upon request. Contact your financial aid counselor.
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Cost of Attendance for the 2025-26 academic year
On-campus | Off-campus | At Home | |
Tuition | $52,648 | $52,648 | $52,648 |
Fees* | $3,980 | $3,980 | $3,980 |
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $1,056 | $1,056 | $1,056 |
Housing | $8,178 | $7,716 | $3,314 |
Food | $7,354 | $3,026 | $2,110 |
Transportation | $2,060 | $4,082 | $4,620 |
Personal Expenses | $932 | $998 | $998 |
Total | $76,208 | $73,506 | $68,726 |
Tuition & Fees
The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical student based on enrolling full-time per year. The actual costs that a student incurs will vary depending on the student's degree or certificate program. *The fees do not include student health insurance if you choose to participate in the insurance program offered through ³Ô¹ÏÍø. It also does not include possible course/lab fees ($20-$110), the Payment Plan fee ($60), or the one-time new student orientation fee ($175).
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment
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Transportation
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Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
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Housing and Food (Living Expenses)
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