Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Dallas, Texas, Dallas Baptist University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 6,916 prospective students applied, and 6,501 were granted admission. Of those admitted 686 enrolled in the school. 2,841 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,499 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $32,220 plus fees of $1,400. DBU is ranked 481 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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DBU is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Dallas Baptist University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#481 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#329 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Texas
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#509 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1200 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Other Fees | $1,400 |
| Room and Board | $8,527 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,087 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,584 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| General Studies | 15% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 10% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Communication | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=224226 IPEDS survey data for Dallas Baptist University.
Current students may use the Dallas Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.