Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003560
- Phone: (972) 669-0494
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
89.85%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
74FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,981Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Dallas Baptist University (DBU)
2389 Midway Road, Ste A, Carrollton, TX
Dallas Baptist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Dallas, TX, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. About five thousand students enroll at DBU yearly.
Areas of study available at DBU include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at DBU. A score in a range of 945 - 1306 on the SAT, or 20 - 28 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. An estimated 40% of all students that applied were admitted at Dallas Baptist University, with 48% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is around $22,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $2,700 annually. Some students at DBU may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
The Dallas Baptist University "Patriots" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the school's www.dbu.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Dallas Baptist University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Dallas Baptist University is about 4,800, where graduate students make up roughly 11% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $29,000-$35,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Per unit charges are around $1,100 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 97% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 97% | $12,584 |
Receiving Student Loans | 47% | $11,713 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Dallas Baptist University may provide services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2001)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Dallas Baptist University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Basketball (Lone Star Conference)
- Track and Field (Lone Star Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Dallas Baptist University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A, B)
- Exercise Physiology (B, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Guidance Counselor (C, M)
- Education (M)
- Higher Education Administration (C, M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, M)
- Special Education (M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (M)
- ESL (C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Management (B, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Political Science (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Missionary Studies (B, M)
- Theology (C, M)
- Youth Ministry (M)
- Religious and Sacred Music (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Dallas Baptist University.
- University of Dallas in Dallas, TX (9 miles away)
- Paul Quinn College in Paris, TX (12 miles away)
- Texas Wesleyan University in Lubbock, TX (19 miles away)
- Amberton University in Amarillo, TX (20 miles away)
- Texas Christian University in Pasadena, TX (24 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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- Browse our detailed list of Bible & Christian Colleges in Texas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003560
- Phone: (972) 669-0494
- School Homepage