Dallas Baptist University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5049 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1416 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1337 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #67 of 119 | In Texas |
| #4 of 12 | In Dallas |
| #5836 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #5845 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #5920 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #5942 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6223 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,971
- Graduates
- 1,377
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 36% 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% | 91% | 92% |
| Applicants | 8,519 | 3,007 | 5,491 |
| Admissions | 7,784 | 2,728 | 5,044 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 679 | 263 | 416 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 4 | 4 |
2,336 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
708 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
326 or 47%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 970
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Dallas Baptist University are 970-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
205 or 30%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Dallas Baptist University are 19-25 (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 | 2167 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 604 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 576 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 474 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 316 (7%) |
| Asian | 114 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dallas Baptist University is $27,607 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 | $25,982 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,627 |
| $48-75K | $26,855 |
| $75-110K | $28,966 |
| $110K+ | $29,951 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,810 | $21,186 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,810 | $21,186 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,810 | $21,186 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,447 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,351 |
| Room charge | $4,574 |
| Meal charge | $4,777 |
Dallas Baptist University majors
Dallas Baptist University has granted 588 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 337 master's across 27 programs, and 43 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 | 67 | 102 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | 63 | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | 37 | ||
| Psychology, General | 59 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | 29 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 26 | 15 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 12 | 21 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 29 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 26 | |||
| Music Management | 24 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 22 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | 6 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 | 12 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 20 | |||
| Religious Education | 13 | 6 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 17 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Education, General | 16 | |||
| Accounting | 15 | |||
| History, General | 12 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 11 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | |||
| Graphic Design | 10 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 9 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 8 | |||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 8 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 8 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Science | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | |||
| Management Science | 6 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 4 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Financial Mathematics | 3 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | |||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 2 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | |||
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | 1 | |||
| Commercial Photography | 1 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 26 | 588 | 337 | 43 |
Dallas Baptist University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 56% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dallas Baptist University has published 144 scientific papers with 597 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 |
| 2003 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 | 3 | 13 |
| 2006 | 2 | 11 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 | 20 |
| 2010 | 14 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 | 36 |
| 2012 | 8 | 31 |
| 2013 | 8 | 35 |
| 2014 | 8 | 19 |
| 2015 | 8 | 28 |
| 2016 | 8 | 28 |
| 2017 | 11 | 32 |
| 2018 | 2 | 32 |
| 2019 | 6 | 19 |
| 2020 | 6 | 29 |
| 2021 | 9 | 42 |
| 2022 | 6 | 51 |
| 2023 | 2 | 66 |
Notable alumni
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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. He was the chief of the Dallas Police Department from 2010 to 2016. He has received praised by some for his reforms designed to reduce violent confrontations between police officers and the community and increase the department's accountability and transparency. He has also been criticized by the local police union for the methods of implementation of some of his policies.
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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 player
- 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
- singerbaseball player
- 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 68)
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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
- long-distance runnermiddle-distance runnersteeplechase runner
- Biography
-
Susan Tanui is an American long-distance runner of Kenyan descent. She has competed at distances from 1500m to 10,000m and cross country in college. 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 | 424 |
| 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 |