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- School Code: 365100
- Phone: (214) 887-5000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
45.34%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,530Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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History Degree
The history program at University of Dallas prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer history degrees.
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University of Dallas
3909 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX
UD is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Irving, TX, which is a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately 2,800 students enroll at UD yearly.
Students can pick from several areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
- Psychology
- Theology And Religious Vocations
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1610 to 2000 for the SAT exam and in a range of 24 to 30 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to University of Dallas. 88% of those students that apply are accepted to UD, of which 39% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The University of Dallas Crusaders participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.udallas.edu.
Students Enrolled in the History Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Dallas offers a bachelor's degree program in history.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 13 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the History program at University of Dallas, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Historians
Description
Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates University of Dallas accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Dallas may provide student services like:
- Distance learning
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Dallas is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball