Dallas Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5007 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1395 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1317 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4 of 12 | In Dallas |
| #5793 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #5795 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #5841 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #5957 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6219 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,850
- Graduates
- 1,351
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.dbu.edu
Dallas Baptist University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dallas Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Applicants | 8,018 | 2,943 | 5,075 |
| Admissions | 7,303 | 2,651 | 4,652 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 567 | 233 | 334 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 4 | 8 |
2,300 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
722 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
186 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1217
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dallas Baptist University are 960-1217 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dallas Baptist University are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2031 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 627 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 559 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 434 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 336 (8%) |
| Asian | 134 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 27 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dallas Baptist University is $30,275 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,693 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,864 |
| $48-75K | $27,340 |
| $75-110K | $30,289 |
| $110K+ | $33,949 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,510 | $22,878 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,510 | $22,878 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,510 | $22,878 |
| Fee in-district | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| Fee in-state | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,630 | $1,630 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,419 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,216 |
| Room charge | $4,939 |
| Meal charge | $5,277 |
Dallas Baptist University majors
Dallas Baptist University has granted 544 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 385 master's across 27 programs, and 46 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dallas Baptist University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 58 | 74 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | 60 | 40 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | 31 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 | 32 | ||
| Psychology, General | 45 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | 19 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 37 | |||
| Finance, General | 33 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | 25 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 26 | |||
| Education, General | 21 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 10 | 11 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | 15 | ||
| Religious Education | 14 | 6 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 17 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | 4 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 6 | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 14 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 14 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | |||
| Management Science | 12 | |||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 12 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 12 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | |||
| Music Management | 11 | |||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 11 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 7 | |||
| History, General | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 7 | |||
| Financial Mathematics | 6 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 2 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 5 | |||
| Computer Science | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | |||
| Commercial Photography | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 544 | 385 | 46 |
Dallas Baptist University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 56% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dallas Baptist University has published 175 scientific papers with 1,117 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 9 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 |
| 2003 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 | 0 | 16 |
| 2005 | 3 | 17 |
| 2006 | 2 | 12 |
| 2007 | 4 | 7 |
| 2008 | 3 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 | 29 |
| 2010 | 15 | 12 |
| 2011 | 7 | 45 |
| 2012 | 8 | 44 |
| 2013 | 8 | 54 |
| 2014 | 9 | 38 |
| 2015 | 8 | 42 |
| 2016 | 8 | 61 |
| 2017 | 15 | 52 |
| 2018 | 8 | 55 |
| 2019 | 7 | 59 |
| 2020 | 6 | 63 |
| 2021 | 11 | 80 |
| 2022 | 9 | 100 |
| 2023 | 3 | 130 |
| 2024 | 5 | 92 |
Notable alumni
-
David Brown
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
David O'Neal Brown is an American police officer who served as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department from 2020 to 2023 and as chief of the Dallas Police Department from 2010 to 2016.
-
Lamar Hunt Jr
- Occupations
- sports executive
- Biography
-
Lamar Hunt Jr. is an American businessman. Hunt is president and owner of the Kansas City Mavericks professional hockey team. He is the son of Lamar Hunt, grandson of oil tycoon H. L. Hunt, and part of the founding and operating family of the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team.
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Lance Broadway
- Occupations
- baseball playeractor
- Biography
-
Lance Daniel Broadway is an American actor and former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is 6'3" and throws right-handed.
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Vic Black
- Occupations
- baseball playersinger
- Biography
-
Victor Laurence Black is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Phil King
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 69)
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Phillip Stephen King is an American attorney from Weatherford, Texas, who has been a Republican member of the Texas State Senate since 2023. He previously served in Texas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2023. House District 61 encompasses Parker and Wise counties located west of Fort Worth. In 2022, he was a candidate for the District 10 seat in the Texas Senate, which he won unopposed in the general election, due to the democratic opponent dropping out of the race in April 2022.
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Susan Tanui
- Occupations
- middle-distance runnerlong-distance runnersteeplechase runner
- Biography
-
Susan Tanui is an American long-distance runner of Kenyan descent. She has competed in running events ranging from 1500 m to 10,000 m. She has also taken part in 5 km and half marathon events.
General info
| Alternative names | DBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Colors | red, white, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 502 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, Texas, 75211-9299 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,304,000 |
| Phone | 2143337100 |