Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a private Baptist university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1898 as Decatur Baptist College, Dallas Baptist University currently operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Hurst. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
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89%
Acceptance
$28,516
Net price
2,403
Enrollment
57%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
89%
Acceptance rate
1,120
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$28,516
Average net price
$40,190
In-state tuition
$40,190
Out-of-state tuition
$11,876
Room & board
$1,926
Books & supplies
$52,716
Total cost of attendance
23%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
$21,591
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$56,807
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,138
Median earnings (6 yrs)
57%
Graduation rate
64%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,809
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,403
Total enrollment
14%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
32%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Dallas Baptist University FAQ
Is Dallas Baptist University a public or private school?
Dallas Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 89%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Dallas Baptist University cost?
The average annual net price at Dallas Baptist University is $28,516 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $40,190.
What is the graduation rate at Dallas Baptist University?
About 57% of students at Dallas Baptist University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Dallas Baptist University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Dallas Baptist University students earn a median of $56,807 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Dallas Baptist University?
Admitted students at Dallas Baptist University have an average SAT score of 1,120 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University enrolls about 2,403 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Regrothenberger · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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