University of Dallas Facts

About the University of Dallas

Founded: 1956

Character: Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts university with Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and graduate professional education

Location: Irving, Texas, (population 202,750) on northwest boundary of Dallas

Enrollment Fall 2007: 1,233 undergraduate; 1,739 graduate

Undergraduate Students: From 45 states and 11 countries; 24% minority; 76% Catholic

Graduate Students: From 39 states and 59 countries; 35% minority; 30% Catholic

Academic Profile Freshmen 2007: Average SAT Verbal 614, Math 585. Average ACT composite 26

Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty: 125 full-time; 88% hold a doctorate or highest degree in their field

Undergraduate Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Average Class Size: 19 in the undergraduate program, 19 in the Graduate School of Management, 13 in the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts, 8 in the School of Ministry

Degrees Include: B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.M., MBA, MFA, MTS, MPM, MCLS, MCST, BABL and Ph.D.

Accomplishments & Recognitions

Youngest university in the 20th century to be granted a Phi Beta Kappa chapter.

The fall 2007 freshman class includes nine National Merit Scholars.

An impressive 16 UD students have earned Fulbright awards since 1994.

The fall 2007 freshman class is the largest freshman class in the University’s history. The entering class’ profile matches the highest academic profiles among previous entering classes in University history.

Nearly 90 percent of all full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or highest degree offered in their field.

Harvard Business Review has recognized the University as one of four business schools in the nation that had retained its professional focus and is an example of best practices.

UD has maintained a campus in Rome, Italy, for more than 35 years where nearly 80 percent of undergraduate students attend for a semester and adults attend during the summer with School of Ministry programs.

Only Ph.D. program in the United States with a core curriculum in the great books.

MBA program is the largest in the southwestern United States in the number of students enrolled.

School of Ministry is the fastest growing graduate school in its field in the United States.

The Catholic Biblical School in the School of Ministry is the largest program of its kind among all Catholic universities in the United States based on 2007 enrollment numbers and offers studies online and face to face in English and in Spanish.

Approximately 80 percent of undergraduate alumni attend graduate school and earn an advanced degree. More than 80 percent of pre-med graduates are admitted to medical school and more than 90 percent of pre-law graduates are accepted by their first-choice professional school.

The only Catholic university in the Diocese of Dallas.

About the Irving Campus

The University's 225-acre landscaped campus in Irving, Texas, includes Haggerty Art Village, a five-building complex with studios, galleries, and classrooms; 500-seat Church of the Incarnation; athletic fields and facilities; Haggar University Center; 80-seat Jonsson Theater; eight residence halls plus on-campus apartments; classroom buildings; library.

About the Eugene Constantin Campus

The University's 12-acre Eugene Constantin Campus in Marino, Italy, includes classrooms, large lecture hall, library, residence hall, staff and professorial housing, dining hall, chapel, outdoor theater, athletic facilities, swimming pool, outdoor cooking and dining facilities, vineyards and olive groves.

About the Frisco Campus

The University’s satellite campus in Frisco, Texas, is a state-of-the art 14,500 square-foot facility located in a convenient business park and features high-tech classrooms, break out rooms for small-group meetings, a large meeting room, a kitchen and administrative offices. The facilities are also available for rent to area businesses seeking meeting room space.

About the Tarrant County Campus

The University’s satellite campus in North Richland Hills, Texas, occupies 3,800 square-feet of a centrally-located building in Tarrant County and features classrooms specifically designed to take advantage of state-of-the art technology, study area, offices and lounge areas.

About Student Life

The University offers more than 40 clubs and organizations; varsity, club and intramural sports; lectures, films, exhibitions, concerts, plays; campus-wide annual celebrations; 13 intercollegiate sports for men and women.

Constantin College of Liberal Arts

Majors include:

Art (studio and art history)
Biochemistry (B.S.)
Biology
Chemistry
Classical Philology
Classics
Comparative Literary Traditions
Drama
Economics
Economics and Finance
English
History
Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary and Middle School Education)
Mathematics
Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish)
Philosophy
Philosophy and Letters
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Theology

Concentrations include:

Applied Math
Applied Physics
Art History
Art Studio
Biblical Greek
Business
Christian Contemplative Tradition
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
International Studies
Journalism
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Modern Language and Area Studies
Music
Pre-Law
Pure Math
Pre-professional Programs:
Allied Health Sciences
Architecture
Business
Counseling and Psychology
Engineering
Law
Medicine, Dentistry and Physical Therapy
Military Science
Priesthood
Teacher Education

College of Business

Undergraduate Major:

Business Leadership

Undergraduate Concentrations:

Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility
International Business
Behavioral Management Studies
Marketing
Financial Accounting
Business for non-business majors

Graduate School of Management Graduate Concentrations:

Accelerated MBA for Attorneys
Accounting
Business Management
Corporate Finance
Engineering Management
Entrepreneurship
Financial Services
Global Business
Health Services Management
Human Resource Management
Information Assurance
Information Technology
IT Service Management
Interdisciplinary
Marketing
Not-for-Profit Management
Organization Development
Project Management
Service Management
Sports & Entertainment Management
Strategic Leadership
Supply Chain Management & Market Logistics

School of Ministry

Master’s Programs:

Catholic School Leadership
Pastoral Ministry
Religious Education
Theological Studies
Catholic School Teaching

Concentrations:

Family Ministry
Youth Ministry
Hispanic Ministry
Campus Ministry
Pastoral Life and Administration
Heath Care Ministries

Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Master’s Programs:

American Studies
Art (M.A. and MFA)
English
Humanities
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Theology

Doctoral Programs:

Literature
Philosophy
Politics