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Dallas Baptist University

DBU

Dallas, Texas 75211-9299

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Dallas Baptist University is a private institution in Dallas with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1109, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,807 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,092.

Established
1898
Motto
Soli Deo gloria Glory to God alone
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Division
Division II
91%Acceptance
1109SAT Avg
2,526Students
16:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$56,807Earnings 10yr
$30,092Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Dallas Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1109

Reading & WritingMid: 540
490620
MathMid: 530
470597

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1109

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,140
Room & Board$10,215
Books & Supplies$1,320
Total Cost of Attendance$49,343
Average Net Price$30,092
Median Debt at Graduation$21,591
Monthly Payment (10yr)$229

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,693
$30–48K$25,864
$48–75K$27,340
$75–110K$30,289
$110K+$33,949

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,092

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (143)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,526
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 10%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.4%
Freshman Retention63.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,138
8 Years$51,508
10 Years$56,807

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,500
Men
$59,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#392

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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