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University of Dallas — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Irving, TX · 1,403 students

The verdict

University of Dallas charges a net price of $22,610/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $90,440. Graduates earn a median $58,285 ten years after entry, $9,925/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 9.1 years — a 20-year net return of $108,060, a solid payback. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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University of Dallas's 9.1-year payback ranks #746 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 42% of them, and #32 of 213 in Texas.

Better ROI than 42% of US colleges#746 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$22,610
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$58,285
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
9.1 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
53%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
University of Dallas: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$22,610/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$90,440our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$58,285Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$9,925/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$23,117Scorecard, 2026
Payback9.1 yrsour math
20-year net return$108,060our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on University of Dallas's own numbers. Net price $22,610 × 4 years = $90,440 total. Median earnings $58,285 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $9,925 a year of premium. $90,440 ÷ $9,925 = 9.1 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $108,060. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do University of Dallas students graduate with?

A median $23,117 in federal loans among completers, or 40% of the $58,285 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of University of Dallas students graduate?

73% finish their degree. Spread the $90,440 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $123,890 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is University of Dallas expensive compared with other Texas colleges?

Its $22,610 net price runs $3,251 above the $19,359 median across the 213 Texas colleges we profile, or $13,004 more across the full degree.

University of Dallas: frequently asked questions

Is University of Dallas worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. University of Dallas charges $22,610/yr after aid ($90,440 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $58,285 ten years out — $9,925/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 9.1 years and returns $108,060 net over 20 years, a solid payback.
How long does a University of Dallas degree take to pay off?
About 9.1 years. We divide the $90,440 four-year net cost by the $9,925/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does University of Dallas cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $22,610/yr — about $90,440 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does University of Dallas compare to other Texas colleges?
It ranks #32 of 213 Texas colleges we track by payback. Its $58,285 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $22,610 net price is above the national median of $16,902.