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πŸ’° University of Dallas Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$36,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$36,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$6,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

University of Dallas awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$36,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $50,140, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,140 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Dallas

Tuition & fees
$50,140
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Largest annual award
$36,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$14,140/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,010), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of Dallas's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Dallas β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarships
Award
$28,000-$36,000/yr in-state
$28,000-$36,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1000+
Automatic merit scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen based on GPA or test scores.
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Transfer Scholarships
Award
$28,000-$35,000/yr in-state
$28,000-$35,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Automatic merit scholarships for incoming transfer students based on cumulative college GPA.
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Other scholarships at University of Dallas (8)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Departmental Scholarships
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Renewable scholarships awarded to students showing outstanding potential in specific academic departments.
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Fall 2026 Full-Tuition Transfer Scholarship
A competitive full-tuition scholarship for one exceptional transfer candidate, renewable for three years.
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Homeschool Scholarships
$5,000/yr
Scholarships of $5,000 per year for selected students who were homeschooled for all four years of high school.
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National Merit Finalist Scholarship Program
$2,000/yr
A scholarship of $2,000 per year for National Merit Finalists who designate the University of Dallas as their first-choice institution.
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O'Hara Chemical Sciences Institute Scholarship
$6,000 one-time
A scholarship covering room, board, and tuition for a summer chemistry program prior to freshman year.
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Parish Matching Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A matching program where the university matches parish scholarship gifts up to $2,000 per year.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An additional scholarship of $2,000 per year for incoming transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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Regional Catholic High School Scholarships
$5,000/yr
Scholarships of $5,000 per year for selected students attending Catholic high schools across various U.S. regions.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Dallas

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
03/01/2026

Common questions about University of Dallas scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Dallas give?

Published awards range $1,000-$36,000/yr. University of Dallas lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Dallas?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Dallas give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$36,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Dallas?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 72% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Dallas?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Dallas?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Dallas's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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