Dallas Baptist University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Dallas Baptist University is a private research university in Dallas, Texas, enrolling about 2,403 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.84% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,807 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,190
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,516 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.84% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,403 86.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.01%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 32.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 8.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,337
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,018
- Room & Board: $11,876 annual estimate
Dallas Baptist University: what the data shows
Common questions about Dallas Baptist University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University is located in Dallas, TX (ZIP 75211-9299).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Dallas Baptist University public or private?
Dallas Baptist University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Dallas Baptist University cost?
Published tuition: $40,190.
Average net price after aid: $28,516.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,326 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,996 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,024 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,242 |
| $110,001+ | $32,273 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $160,760.
How hard is it to get into Dallas Baptist University?
Admission rate: 88.84%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Dallas Baptist University?
Total enrollment: 2,403 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,337 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,339 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dallas Baptist University?
150%-time completion rate: 57.01%.
First-year retention: 64.4%.
What do graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn?
Median earnings: $45,138 six years after entry; $56,807 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,591.
23.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dallas Baptist University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (82 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (71 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (69 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (53 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (52 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (45 completions)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (45 completions)
- Accounting (33 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (32 completions)
- Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dallas Baptist University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.84%; completion rate 57.01%; median earnings $56,807 at 10 years; net price $28,516. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,190
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dallas Baptist University was $40,190.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,516
2024 Value
In 2024 Dallas Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,516.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,064 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,516 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$160,760 4-Year Tuition
$11,876 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,926 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$53,992 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$215,968 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dallas Baptist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dallas Baptist University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Dallas Baptist University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,350 | $22,350 | $21,360 |
| 2014 | $23,650 | $23,650 | $23,705 |
| 2015 | $24,890 | $24,890 | $24,645 |
| 2016 | $26,180 | $26,180 | $24,116 |
| 2017 | $27,480 | $27,480 | $25,334 |
| 2018 | $28,870 | $28,870 | $26,203 |
| 2019 | $30,320 | $30,320 | $26,387 |
| 2020 | $31,940 | $31,940 | $25,301 |
| 2021 | $33,620 | $33,620 | $26,929 |
| 2022 | $35,310 | $35,310 | $27,591 |
| 2023 | $38,140 | $38,140 | $30,092 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.84% Acceptance Rate
8,018 Total Applicants
7,303 Students Admitted
579 First-Time Students Enrolled
7.93% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dallas Baptist University reported total enrollment of about 2,403 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%). About 23.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dallas Baptist University in 2024 is 2,403 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,337 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,339 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 54.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.47% 100% Completion Time
57.01% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.47% of students graduating from Dallas Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 11% male / 89% female
- Information Science/Studies: 63% male / 37% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 49% male / 51% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Dallas Baptist University.
Return on Investment
$21,591 Median Student Debt
$56,807 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
38.01% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
398.03% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dallas Baptist University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 74 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 82 completions
2. Information Science/Studies: 71 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 69 completions
4. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 53 completions
5. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 52 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 45 completions
7. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 45 completions
8. Accounting: 33 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 32 completions
Most popular programs at Dallas Baptist University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dallas Baptist University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dallas Baptist University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,487
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,809
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dallas Baptist University is a private non-profit institution located in Dallas, TX, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Information Science/Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,403 students. Student body composition includes White (54.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%). The admission rate is 88.84%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.01%. Approximately 23.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 32.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 74 distinct degree programs, Dallas Baptist University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dallas Baptist University located?
Dallas Baptist University is located in Dallas, TX.
What is Dallas Baptist University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Dallas Baptist University is 88.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,018 applicants and 7,303 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Dallas Baptist University cost?
Reported tuition is $40,190 and average net price is $28,516 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,876 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,337 students, White (54.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dallas Baptist University?
About 32.3% of students at Dallas Baptist University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Dallas Baptist University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Dallas Baptist University reports midpoint SAT about 1120 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn?
Median earnings are $45,138 six years after entry and $56,807 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dallas Baptist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dallas Baptist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,591.
Is Dallas Baptist University public or private?
Dallas Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, TX.
Is Dallas Baptist University an HBCU?
No. Dallas Baptist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dallas Baptist University a tribal college?
No. Dallas Baptist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Dallas, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.