Dallas Baptist University
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$30,690
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About Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Baptist University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Dallas, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,874, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,690.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
99% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1200
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
51%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Hispanic
15%
Non-U.S. Citizen
13%
Black
12%
Unknown
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
62
Total Online Enrollment
2,145
Percent of Programs Online
64% On-campus
36% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 80% online
Associate 86% online
Bachelor's 20% online
Graduate Certificate 51% online
Master's 33% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $30,690 | $30,690 |
Graduate | $18,954 | $18,954 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,320 |
On-campus room and board | $8,568 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,997 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,601 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,121 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,121 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $43,575 | $43,575 |
Off-campus without family | $48,732 | $48,732 |
Off-campus with family | $37,131 | $37,131 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
27%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
27%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Physiology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
14Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
16Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious Education
BA
MA
DOC
19Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Piano and Organ
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
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