Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus — excellent value
Criswell College is a private urban institution in Dallas, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 118 undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,185 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,929.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
76.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
8.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,803
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (13)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Classes began on January 12, 1971, after being founded in 1970 as the Criswell Bible Institute.
- •The school would later be known as the Criswell Center for Biblical Studies before assuming its current name in 1985.
- •In 2013, the board of trustees approved plans for an expansion of the undergraduate curriculum and relocation.
- •In 2016 the organization Campus Pride ranked the college among the worst schools in Texas for LGBT students.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium