Dallas Baptist University
DBU
Dallas, Texas 75211-9299
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business
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.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1109
ACT Score Range
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
63.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
6.6%/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
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 (143)
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.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Dallas Baptist University (formerly known as Decatur Baptist College and Dallas Baptist College) opened in Decatur, Texas in 1898.
- •The Baptist General Convention of Texas purchased the land in 1897 from Northwest Texas Baptist College.
- •The school moved to Dallas in 1965 at the invitation of the Dallas Baptist Association.
- •The school's historic Administration Building in Decatur, built in 1893, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- •It was destroyed in a fire on March 18, 2023, after years of service as the Wise County Heritage Museum.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + large city premium