DBU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 88.84%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1105. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $40,190
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at DBU:
- Total Enrollment: 4,124, including 836 online students
- 2,785 Undergraduate, 1,339 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.5% men, 59.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 4%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 64%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 167 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 45 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 54 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
DBU Overview
Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Dallas, TX. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The DBU's tuition & fees is $40,190 for the academic year 2024-2025. 85% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,778.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,124 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
DBU's acceptance rate is 88.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.21%. The median SAT score is 1105 and the ACT score is 23.
DBU ranked 182nd in National Universities and 15th in Texas Colleges rankings. Dallas Baptist University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Dallas Baptist University is $40,190. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $25,862.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $42,350 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,291.
| Undergraduate | $40,190 |
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| Graduate | $25,862 |
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| Undergraduate | $42,350 |
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| Graduate | $27,291 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Dallas Baptist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at DBU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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