Dallas Baptist University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 2,526 students.
About This School
Dallas Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, Texas with approximately 2,526 undergraduate students enrolled. Dallas Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,092 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $49,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a private Baptist university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1898 as Decatur Baptist College, Dallas Baptist University currently operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Hurst. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 60% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention suggest that a significant number of students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a reasonable $16,000, and the faith-based environment on a small 2,500-student campus appeals strongly to students seeking a close-knit Christian community in the Dallas area. Worth considering if DBU's Baptist affiliation aligns with your values and you have a clear plan to stay on track academically, but look hard at why so many students leave before graduating.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,526 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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