Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, DBU's acceptance rate is 91.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.83%. 3,007 men and 5,491 women applied to DBU and 2,728 men and 5,044 women students were accepted.
Among them, 267 men and 420 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DBU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,519 | 3,007 | 5,491 | 0 | 21 |
| Admitted | 7,784 | 2,728 | 5,044 | 0 | 12 |
| Enrolled | 687 | 267 | 420 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.37% | 90.72% | 91.86% | - | 57.14% |
| Yield | 8.83% | 9.79% | 8.33% | - | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 326 students (47% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 205 students (30%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DBU.
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 551 SAT EBRW and 529 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at DBU.
The SAT and ACT scores at Dallas Baptist University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 970 | 1080 | 1200 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 551 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 529 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 687 first-year students enrolled in DBU. The proportion of full-time students is 98.84% and part-time students is 1.16%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.86% and women students is 61.14%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at DBU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 687 | 267 | 420 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 679 | 263 | 416 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DBU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Dallas Baptist University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to DBU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.dbu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.dbu.edu/applications |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |