Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · Private
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Dallas Baptist University admitted 88.8% of applicants university-wide (5,475 of 6,163).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 88.8% | 5,475 | 6,163 |
| Men | 86.7% | 2,042 | 2,354 |
| Women | 90.1% | 3,433 | 3,809 |
Of 5,475 admitted students, 614 enrolled (11.2% yield).
Dallas Baptist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 960–1213
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Dallas Baptist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $52,716/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,190 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,802 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $52,716/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $25,326 |
| $30k–48k | $25,996 |
| $48k–75k | $28,024 |
| $75k–110k | $28,242 |
| Over $110k | $32,273 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Provost's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Automatic)
- President's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Automatic)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Automatic)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Trustee)
- Founders Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Christian Leadership Scholarship — Full tuition (up to 18 credit hours per semester) (Full Tuition)
- Christian Service Scholarship — 20% to 50% of tuition (Merit)
- DBU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Provost's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Automatic)
- President's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Automatic)
- Dean's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Automatic)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Trustee)
- Founders Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Christian Leadership Scholarship — Full tuition (up to 18 credit hours per semester) (Full Tuition)
- Christian Service Scholarship — 20% to 50% of tuition (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Dallas Baptist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application (Online)
- Transcripts and Diplomas/Graduation Certificates
- Essay: Why I Want to Study at DBU (Undergraduate)
- Statement of Purpose (Graduate)
- English Test Scores (Undergraduate)
- English Test Scores (Graduate)
- GMAT/GRE Scores (optional)
- Resume or CV in English
- Recommendation Letters (2)
- Church Membership Letter (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application (Online)
- Transcripts and Diplomas/Graduation Certificates
- Essay: Why I Want to Study at DBU (Undergraduate)
- Statement of Purpose (Graduate)
- English Test Scores (Undergraduate)
- English Test Scores (Graduate)
- GMAT/GRE Scores (optional)
- Resume or CV in English
- Recommendation Letters (2)
- Church Membership Letter (optional)
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Dallas Baptist University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $56,807
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 64%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,591
- At graduation
Dallas Baptist University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #384
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (30%), Psychology (15%), Biological & life sciences (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1.
Dallas Baptist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.