Dallas/Fort Worth

Dallas/Fort Worth is a great place to learn...and then stay.

It is with good reason that more than a million people moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth region during the last decade, making it the nation's fourth largest metropolitan area. Its central location, low cost of living, temperate weather, strong regional and state economies and abundance of leisure activities all contribute to a thriving Dallas/Fort Worth.

The ninth largest city and part of the fourth largest metropolitan area in the nation, Dallas covers approximately 343 square miles and has a population of 1,299,543. The ultra modern and sophisticated city attracts worldwide travelers, making the area the No. 1 visitor and leisure destination in Texas.

QUICK FACTS

• UD is located in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, which has a robust economy and is the headquarters of 50 Fortune 1000 companies.
• The University of Dallas has established reputation with more than 15,000 alumni from over 96 countries.
• The Dallas area is home to 16 different Asian nationalities.
• Dallas has been named a "Top 5 city for African Americans" by Black Enterprise magazine.
• Texas history is deeply rooted in the Hispanic culture. Today, nearly half of the city's population is Latino.
• Dallas is a richly diverse American city: over the years it has become a melting pot of cultures, religions and lifestyles.
• Dallas' authentic arts, music, food, places of worship, historic landmarks and urban lifestyle all contribute to the city's makeup.