IRVING, Texas (Feb. 7, 2023) — The University of Dallas will reinstate the standardized test requirement for undergraduate applicants for the 2024-25 academic year, becoming one of the first colleges or universities in Texas to announce a move away from the ‘test-optional’ model implemented by most schools as a result of the COVID pandemic in 2020.
“Standardized tests, while an imperfect measure, are an important factor among others that can help determine whether a student is well-prepared for the rigorous undergraduate Core Curriculum UD is known for,” said President Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D. “Reinstating the submission of at least one of three we accept — the ACT, SAT or CLT— as a mandatory requirement provides clarity and transparency to applicants, and better ensures that all applications are more comprehensively considered.”
“Standardized test scores provide an additional data point when assessing a student's preparedness for academic life at the University of Dallas,” said Executive Vice President John Plotts, Ed.D., who oversees undergraduate admissions. “During the test-optional period, about 45% of applicants submitted test scores each year.”
