Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Dallas, TX, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,403 students. The acceptance rate is 89%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $56,807.

89%

Acceptance

$28,516

Net price

2,403

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

1,120

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading490–620

SAT Math470–593

ACT Composite20–26

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$28,516

Average net price

$40,190

In-state tuition

$40,190

Out-of-state tuition

$11,876

Room & board

$1,926

Books & supplies

$52,716

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

32%

Students with federal loans

$21,591

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$25,326

$30–48K

$25,996

$48–75K

$28,024

$75–110K

$28,242

$110K+

$32,273

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business29.9%

Psychology14.6%

Communications8.3%

Biology7.7%

Theology & Religion6.7%

Multidisciplinary6.4%

Visual & Performing Arts5.7%

Education5.0%

Computer Science3.4%

Parks & Recreation2.6%

After Graduation

$56,807

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,138

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

64%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,809

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,403

Total enrollment

14%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

55%

Hispanic

16%

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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