Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Tuition & Completion
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a private two-year college in Dallas, Texas, enrolling about 454 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,825 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $17,640. Student demographics in federal data include White (48.2%) and Black or African American (22.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,825 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 454 83.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.68%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
- First-Generation Students: 49.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 769
- Room & Board: $12,613 annual estimate
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service: what the data shows
Common questions about Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service?
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is located in Dallas, TX (ZIP 75227-4314).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service public or private?
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Dallas Institute of Funeral Service cost?
Published tuition: $17,640.
Average net price after aid: $22,825.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,399 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,720 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,310 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $70,560.
How big is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service?
Total enrollment: 454 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 769 students.
About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service?
150%-time completion rate: 32.68%.
First-year retention: 68.6%.
What do graduates of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service earn?
Median earnings: $40,945 six years after entry; $45,866 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,820.
26.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General (168 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.68%; median earnings $45,866 at 10 years; net price $22,825. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service was $17,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,825
2024 Value
In 2024 Dallas Institute of Funeral Service had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,825.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,300 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,825 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$70,560 4-Year Tuition
$12,613 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,253 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$125,012 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.07% 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 Institute of Funeral Service 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 Institute of Funeral Service 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 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $17,813 |
| 2014 | $10,500 | $10,500 | $16,661 |
| 2015 | $11,150 | $11,150 | $13,403 |
| 2016 | $11,170 | $11,170 | $13,864 |
| 2017 | $11,870 | $11,870 | $13,517 |
| 2018 | $11,870 | $11,870 | $17,737 |
| 2019 | $11,870 | $11,870 | $15,486 |
| 2020 | $12,790 | $12,790 | $16,988 |
| 2021 | $13,315 | $13,315 | $18,169 |
| 2022 | $13,200 | $13,200 | $18,393 |
| 2023 | $13,496 | $13,496 | $19,845 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service reported total enrollment of about 454 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.2%), Black or African American (22.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (20.0%). About 26.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
83.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 2024 is 454 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 769 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.6%
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 48.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.68% 100% Completion Time
32.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.68% of students graduating from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 35% male / 65% 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 Institute of Funeral Service.
Return on Investment
$12,820 Median Student Debt
$45,866 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
402.37% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 168 completions
Most popular programs at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dallas Institute of Funeral Service graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dallas Institute of Funeral Service from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,185
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,095
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 Institute of Funeral Service is a private non-profit institution located in Dallas, TX, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Enrollment is approximately 454 students. Student body composition includes White (48.2%), Black or African American (22.5%), Hispanic or Latino (20.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.68%. Approximately 26.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Location
Dallas, TX 75227-4314
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.68% graduation rate at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service located?
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is located in Dallas, TX.
How much does Dallas Institute of Funeral Service cost?
Reported tuition is $17,640 and average net price is $22,825 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,613 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service?
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service reports undergraduate enrollment of about 769 students, White (48.2%), Black or African American (22.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dallas Institute of Funeral Service?
About 49.3% of students at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service earn?
Median earnings are $40,945 six years after entry and $45,866 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dallas Institute of Funeral Service students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,820.
Is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service public or private?
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a private nonprofit institution located in Dallas, TX.
Is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service an HBCU?
No. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service a tribal college?
No. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dallas Institute of Funeral Service does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.0%).
Is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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.