University of Dallas — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Irving, Texas · 5 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
University of Dallas automatically considers admitted students for the published merit awards below — but it does not guarantee an amount. Figures are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded, taken from its own scholarship page. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date.
Automatically considered — amount not guaranteed
For the awards below, the college automatically considers students who meet the published criteria, but the amount is not guaranteed. Figures shown are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded — read the official source for how selection and funding work.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarships grid for the entering class of Fall 2026 (amounts are per year). Renewal: renewable up to eight consecutive semesters; a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required by the end of the sophomore year to remain eligible for merit scholarships; full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and SAP required. Grid is presented as an eligibility estimate ('what you may qualify for'); no explicit guarantee language, hence Class B. | 3.9 | 1400 | 31 | $36,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $144,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarships grid for the entering class of Fall 2026 (amounts are per year). Renewal: renewable up to eight consecutive semesters; a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required by the end of the sophomore year to remain eligible for merit scholarships; full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and SAP required. Grid is presented as an eligibility estimate ('what you may qualify for'); no explicit guarantee language, hence Class B. | 3.75 | 1300 | 28 | $34,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $136,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarships grid for the entering class of Fall 2026 (amounts are per year). Renewal: renewable up to eight consecutive semesters; a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required by the end of the sophomore year to remain eligible for merit scholarships; full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and SAP required. Grid is presented as an eligibility estimate ('what you may qualify for'); no explicit guarantee language, hence Class B. | 3.6 | 1200 | 25 | $32,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $128,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarships grid for the entering class of Fall 2026 (amounts are per year). Renewal: renewable up to eight consecutive semesters; a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required by the end of the sophomore year to remain eligible for merit scholarships; full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and SAP required. Grid is presented as an eligibility estimate ('what you may qualify for'); no explicit guarantee language, hence Class B. | 3.4 | 1100 | 22 | $30,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $120,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Academic Achievement Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Freshman Academic Achievement Scholarships grid for the entering class of Fall 2026 (amounts are per year). Renewal: renewable up to eight consecutive semesters; a 2.5 cumulative GPA is required by the end of the sophomore year to remain eligible for merit scholarships; full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and SAP required. Grid is presented as an eligibility estimate ('what you may qualify for'); no explicit guarantee language, hence Class B. | 3.0 | 1000 | 20 | $28,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $112,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | both | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Dallas
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement Award ($28,000/yr) | +2 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.4 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($30,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Academic Achievement Award ($30,000/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.2 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($32,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Academic Achievement Award ($32,000/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.15 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($34,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Academic Achievement Award ($34,000/yr) | +3 ACT points and +100 SAT points and +0.15 GPA | Academic Achievement Award ($36,000/yr) | +$2,000/yr · +$8,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Grid publishes weighted and unweighted GPA columns; gpa_min here is the unweighted band minimum (weighted band minimums run 3.0 / 3.60 / 3.90 / 4.20 / 4.4). University reserves the right to recalculate non-standard weighted GPAs.
- Test-score basis: Grid also publishes CLT bands (71 and below / 72-77 / 78-85 / 86-94 / 95+ for the five tiers); student qualifies via GPA or test-score column
- Renewal GPA: 2.5
- Stacking limits: Applies to fall and spring semesters only; full-tuition scholarships cover up to 18 credit hours per semester
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall 2026
If you plan to enter UD as a freshman during the 2026-2027 academic year, please use the scholarship grid below to see what you may qualify for.
Questions
Does University of Dallas guarantee merit scholarships?
No. University of Dallas automatically considers students for the awards above, but amounts are not guaranteed — per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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