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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Dallas Baptist University graduates earn most above the national rate in Accounting and Related Services ($103,694 vs $76,194 nationally), and most below it in Communication and Media Studies ($48,598 vs $56,359).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 60 | $55,690 | $55,693 | −$3 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 58 | $72,897 | $68,257 | +$4,640 |
| Psychology, General | 48 | $51,088 | $50,706 | +$382 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 34 | $78,870 | $83,343 | −$4,473 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 28 | $54,079 | $47,382 | +$6,697 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | $49,906 | $54,562 | −$4,656 |
| Marketing | 26 | $66,736 | $69,303 | −$2,567 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 26 | $48,598 | $56,359 | −$7,761 |
| Biology, General | 25 | $60,722 | $57,214 | +$3,508 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 17 | $65,140 | $61,027 | +$4,113 |
| Religious Education | 15 | $50,647 | $43,633 | +$7,014 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 15 | $103,694 | $76,194 | +$27,500 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Dallas Baptist University hard to get into?
Not especially. Dallas Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 91%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Dallas Baptist University cost?
The average net price at Dallas Baptist University is about $30,092 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University has a graduation rate of 60%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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