Criswell College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Criswell College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, Texas with approximately 132 undergraduate students enrolled. Criswell College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,630 per year. The graduation rate is 50%.
Criswell College is a private Baptist Christian college and divinity school in Dallas, Texas. The college's stated mission is to provide ministerial and professional higher education for men and women preparing to serve as Christian leaders throughout society, while maintaining an institutional commitment to biblical inerrancy.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the low net price of $12,929/year and modest median debt of $11,803 make this one of the more affordable private college options you'll find, which matters. But a 57% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate are real warning signs, meaning a significant share of students who start here don't finish, and it's worth asking why before committing. This is a reasonable choice only if you're specifically drawn to its evangelical Christian and ministry-focused mission — otherwise, the retention data suggests many students eventually feel the same way and leave.
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