Organizer Information
The University of Dallas is a private Catholic university in Irving, Texas, offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing-studies education. Its academic structure includes Constantin College, the Braniff Graduate School of Liberal Arts, and the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business. For students interested in the arts, the university offers programs in art, art history, studio disciplines, drama, and music within its liberal-arts curriculum.
Key Information
- Official Institution Name: University of Dallas
- Opportunity Type: University Programs & Admissions
- Study Levels: Undergraduate / Graduate / Doctoral
- Degrees Offered: BA / MA / MFA / PhD and other graduate degrees
- Academic Fields: Fine Arts / Art History / Studio Art / Drama / Music / Liberal Arts
- Relevant Programs: BA in Art; Art History, BA; Drama, BA; Studio Art Concentration; Art History Concentration; MA in Art; MFA in Painting, Sculpture and other studio disciplines
- Language of Instruction: English
- International Applicants: Yes
- Application Period: Rolling admissions; program-specific priority deadlines apply
- Application Deadline: Undergraduate admission is rolling; Art/doctoral graduate applications have a 1 February priority deadline
- Start of Studies: Fall / Spring / Summer, depending on program
- Application Fee: $50 undergraduate; $50 Braniff graduate
- Tuition: $27,380 per semester undergraduate; $800 per graduate credit
- Funding: Merit scholarships, grants, and financial aid available
Field of Study & Eligible Disciplines
- The Art Department offers undergraduate study in art history, ceramics, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The BA in Art can be pursued through studio or art-history study, while separate concentrations are available in Studio Art and Art History. The university also offers a BA in Drama and undergraduate Music and Sacred Music concentrations.
- Graduate art study includes the MA in Art and MFA-level studio study. MFA applicants must have completed an MA in Art from UD or another institution and must be accepted by the full graduate art faculty.
General Eligibility
- Undergraduate applicants may apply as freshmen, transfer students, or international students. Graduate applicants to Braniff programs must hold a bachelor's degree before enrollment; requirements vary by program. International applicants are eligible, subject to the applicable academic, language, transcript, and immigration requirements.
Educational Background
- Freshman applicants must submit an official secondary-school transcript. Transfer applicants must provide official college transcripts and must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Braniff graduate applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. Art applicants have additional portfolio and recommendation requirements.
Language Requirements
- International undergraduate applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate English proficiency through qualifying SAT/ACT results or an approved English test. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5, while the minimum Duolingo English Test score is 110. TOEFL requirements depend on the test date.
- International Braniff graduate applicants whose English proficiency is not otherwise demonstrated must submit TOEFL iBT 100+, IELTS Academic 7.0+, or Duolingo English Test 120+. International transcripts require an approved course-by-course evaluation.
Application Fee
| Applicant / Level | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $50 |
| Braniff Graduate | $50 |
Undergraduate fee waivers are available to eligible applicants, including certain students demonstrating financial need.
Tuition
| Study Level / Program | Applicant Type | Tuition | Billing Structure | Other Mandatory Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, Irving Campus | All students | $27,380 | Per semester | $2,070 comprehensive fee |
| Braniff Graduate | Graduate students | $800 | Per credit hour | $35 Braniff fee per credit |
The 2026–2027 undergraduate estimate also lists housing, meal plans, health insurance and certain first-semester charges separately. International students pay the same tuition as other UD students, although international insurance requirements may apply.
Funding & Financial Support
- The university offers merit scholarships and grants. For students entering in Fall 2027, qualified freshmen may receive academic scholarships of up to $37,000 per year. Transfer scholarships are also available. Departmental scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year.
- International undergraduate students are eligible for UD's merit-based scholarships; federal financial aid is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
University Services & Academic Support
- Relevant arts support includes the Haggerty Art Village, dedicated studios, visiting artists and lecturers, exhibitions, gallery and museum experience, faculty critiques, and the Rome Program. Art students can complete senior exhibitions, research, theses, and oral examinations according to their area of study.
- The university also provides academic-success, career-development, library, and international-student support through its institutional services.
Application Requirements
- Undergraduate applicants must submit the appropriate application, official transcripts, required standardized-test scores, recommendations, and the $50 fee or an approved waiver. International applicants must additionally provide required English-language evidence, evaluated transcripts, national examination/school-completion documentation, and a passport copy when available.
- Braniff Art applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and a portfolio containing 15–20 representative works. MA in Art applicants are specifically required to submit at least 10 representative works in a portfolio PDF. A writing sample is not required for Art programs.
How to Apply?
Deadline & Timeline
- Undergraduate Priority Application Deadline: 1 November
- Undergraduate Early Action II Deadline: 1 December
- Art / Doctoral Graduate Priority Deadline: 1 February
- Fall Graduate Priority Deadline: 15 July
- Spring Graduate Priority Deadline: 15 November
- Summer Graduate Priority Deadline: 15 April
- Fall 2026 Classes Begin: 26 August 2026
Location
University of Dallas — Irving, Texas, United States
Additional Details
The Painting MA page currently states that the program is no longer open to new applicants; enrolled students may continue through completion. The university's current Art admissions materials continue to describe MA-level Art admission and MFA progression, so applicants should verify the exact currently open studio discipline before applying.