UDallas earns repeat recognition among the best colleges in the country in national ranking highlighting exceptional, lesser-known institutions
IRVING, Texas (June 2, 2026) — Once again, the University of Dallas has been named the top Hidden Gem college in Texas by College Raptor, a leading college search and rankings platform. The university is once again one of only 50 schools selected nationwide, with College Raptor choosing one standout institution per state from among thousands of colleges and universities across the country.
College Raptor's Hidden Gem College Rankings highlight exceptional schools that rank within the top half of College Raptor's overall national rankings while remaining under the radar. To qualify, institutions must receive fewer than 5,000 applications per year, enroll fewer than 7,000 undergraduate students, offer five or more unique majors and maintain an acceptance rate of 10 percent or higher.
"This recognition by College Raptor is a reflection of the consistent excellence our students experience every day at the University of Dallas," said Philip J. Harold, PhD. Dean, Constantin College of Liberal Arts. "A UDallas education has long been among the finest available anywhere in the country, and we are proud to see that recognized again."
The full College Raptor Hidden Gem Rankings are available at collegeraptor.com/best-colleges/hidden-gems/united-states.
About the University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is the premier Catholic liberal arts university in the nation, recommended by the Cardinal Newman Society for its rigorous Core Curriculum and vibrant intellectual and spiritual life. With campuses in Texas and Italy, UDallas forms students intellectually, socially and spiritually for a life well-lived through undergraduate, graduate liberal arts, graduate business programs and professional programs in the humanities, ministry and classical education. Learn more or apply at udallas.edu.
