88%

Acceptance Rate

$12,584

Avg.Financial Aid

003560

FAFSA Code

Dallas Baptist University (DBU)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Baptist

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    https://www.dbu.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    4,766

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a private not for profit, Christian liberal arts university located in Dallas, Texas.

The university was founded in the year 1898 as Decatur Baptist College, and as the first junior college in Texas.

It is a nationally ranked, comprehensive, global Christ-centered university, with a mission to produce servant leaders through the integration of faith and learning.

The mission of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.

For years, the school called the small town of Decatur home, producing outstanding young men and women who filled churches, classrooms, hospitals, and businesses around the nation. In 1965, the school relocated to the scenic foothills of southwest Dallas, becoming a four-year institution and eventually being renamed Dallas Baptist University when it began offering graduate-level degrees. In 1985, the college name officially became Dallas Baptist University.

DBU has a student population of 4766 and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1 with a full-time retention rate of 77 %. 

The student population is predominantly white American with 60% of the population and 40% consist of black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students. Overall 58% of the students are female. 

DBU has a variety of degrees on the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Now into its second century, DBU continues to press forward in its mission to produce servant leaders who will transform the world. The university offers 73 undergraduate majors, 32 master's degree programs, over 70 dual master's programs, and two doctoral programs. 

The university is also into the field of online education. At the university, you will experience a Christ-centered community as you communicate with the faculty and students online. The online classes are taught by the same in-class lecturers to make sure that online students also get the same on-hands experience. DBU WebAdvisor is the online guide of the students to provide any kind of assistance. It also has many videos provided to make the user more familiar with the website.

Dallas Baptist University is regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

3000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Rankings

DBU is a nationally recognized institution and is regarded among the best universities in the Texas region. 

  • US News & world report has ranked it 281st in its national university ranking.

  • US News & world report has ranked its online Bachelor’s program as 184th best in the USA.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    88%

  • SAT Range

    1090 - 1270

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    20 - 24

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $25

  • Accept Common App

    None

Dallas Baptist University follows a selective admission process which is quite competitive.

To get into DBU you need to do well in your tests along with a good academic background. The cutoff range of SAT last year was 1090 - 1270 while you need an ACT score of 20 - 24. The application process is online and the form can be filled from the official website. 

The admission process has the following steps.

Step 1 - Log in to your account

Step 2 - Submit transcripts

Step 3 - Test Scores

Step 4 - Other documents

Step 5 - Get Accepted

For any more information, we suggest you head to the official website or our admissions page by clicking below.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $26,731

  • Average Annual Cost

    $27,870

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,320

  • Other Fees

    $1,000

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $7,992

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,988

Total One Year Cost

$41,170

Being a private university of high repute, the cost to attend Dallas Baptist University is quite high.  

The total one year cost to attend the University comes out to be $ 41,170.

The net price is $ 26,731 and the average annual cost is $ 27,870.

The fee includes tuition fee and other costs like 

Books & supplies - $1,320

Room & board - $7,992

Other expenses - $2,988

Our tuition page can help you more about the cost of attendance, cost per credit, bachelor's fee, masters fee, and much more.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctoral

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

77%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Four-one-four plan

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

62%

Male Professors

38%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    108 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    93 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    60 Graduates

  • Religious Education

    46 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    40 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    40 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    33 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    31 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    40 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    40 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    33 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    31 Graduates

  • Marketing

    28 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    23 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    22 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    19 Graduates

  • Bible/Biblical Studies

    17 Graduates

  • Music

    15 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    12 Graduates

  • Sociology

    12 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    11 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    10 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    9 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    9 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    8 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    8 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    8 Graduates

  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Mis...

    7 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    5 Graduates

  • History

    5 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    5 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    5 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    3 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    2 Graduates

  • Religious/Sacred Music

    2 Graduates

  • Theology and Religious Vocations, O...

    2 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    1 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

3,014

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

Full-time / Part-time

78% / 22%

Students Gender

Male

42%

US National: 44%

Female

58%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

60%

Unknown

0%

Black

10%

Hispanic

17%

Two or more races

1%

Non Resident alien

9%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

8%

Out Of State

92%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$71,642 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 91% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

91%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,915/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,077/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,077/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Patriots

School Colors

navy blue, red, and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

N/A

Total Male Athletes

125

Total Female Athletes

86

Intramural Sports

14

Sports Club

5

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Other

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $8,226 per year for living on campus. There are around 41% male and 59% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$43,200/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$17,750 - $27,278

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$184 - $283

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,584

Students Receiving Federal Grants

30%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,532

Students Receiving State Aid

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,675

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

92%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,170

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$17,272

$30K - $48K

$15,837

$48K - $75K

$11,667

$75K - $110K

$10,838

> $110K

$10,102

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$22,122,570

The financial aid department of the university is committed to providing necessary financial assistance to those who struggle to pay for their education.

Several financial aids are provided by the university to support finance seeking students. It has developed a website to provide any details regarding financial help.

The FAFSA form must be applied online so that the university will get to know about the financial requirement and eligibility of the student.

Dallas Baptist University federal School Code is 003560.

Following financial assistance is provided by the university for a student:

  • Gift aid of $12,584

  • The average federal grant amount is $4,532 and 30% of students availed them in the previous academic year.

  • The State Aid provided includes Tuition Equalization Grant. The average aid amount is $3,675.

  • Various institutional aid amount to $10,170.

If you have any queries regarding the financial aid, you can use the information given below to contact them. You can visit the campus and arrange a meeting with the financial aid officials. 

Office of Financial Aid

Contact Number - 214-333-5363

Mail - finaid@dbu.edu

Fax - 214-333-5586

Office Hours 

Monday & Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday - Friday:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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