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Dallas Baptist University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Texas

Dallas Baptist University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
88.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹37,75,127Out-of-state
Students
2,403Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

88.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 91.08%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 91.1% (7,303/8,018; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

89 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,163
Offered a place 5,475
Enrolled 614

11.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1213
4001600
ACT composite20-26
136

What a year costs

₹50,71,576 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹37,75,127
  • Housing₹11,15,536
  • Books & supplies₹1,80,913
Sticker price ₹50,71,576
After aid (average) ₹26,78,565

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹37,75,127
Out-of-state ₹37,75,127

Average aid awarded: ₹4,26,263 a year.

Outcomes and support

64.4%
Retention
57%
Graduation
60%
Get financial aid
8%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 54.9%
Hispanic 15.9%
Unknown 9.9%
African American 9.2%
Asian 3.3%
Native American 1.4%
Multiracial 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

9 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Transfer
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theology and Religious Vocations, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.84%
Total Applicants6163
Admitted Applicants5475
Enrolled Applicants614
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1213
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹37,75,127
Out-of-State Tuition₹37,75,127
Average Housing Cost₹11,15,536
Books & Supplies₹1,80,913
Average Net Price₹26,78,565
Students Receiving Aid60%
Average Aid Awarded₹4,26,263
Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American9.2%
Asian3.29%
Hispanic15.86%
White54.93%
Multiracial0.62%
Native American1.37%
Pacific Islander0.25%
International4.62%
Unknown Race9.86%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate57.01%
Retention Rate64.37%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates2403

Contact

Street Address3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
ZIP Code75211
Phone(214) 333-5360
Websitehttps://www.dbu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/