At a glance
Average net price
$28,516
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.0%
Admission rate
89%
Undergrad size
2,403
In-state tuition
$40,190
Out-of-state tuition
$40,190
Cost of attendance
$52,716
Median earnings (10y)
$56,807
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,120
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 64.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (29%), business (29%), social sciences (24%).
- STEM11%
- Health2%
- Business29%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services5%
- Business28.7%~690 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology12.7%~306 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~188 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~176 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education7.0%~168 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology7.0%~168 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication6.9%~165 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~67 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.3%~55 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.7%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.5%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 193 | $64,124 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 130 | $49,395 | $25,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 123 | $30,166 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 111 | $32,631 | $25,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 66 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | $24,981 | $25,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 60 | $76,149 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 57 | $51,912 | $22,922 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 54 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 53 | $31,599 | $22,831 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 53 | $48,631 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 53 | $43,475 | $18,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 52 | $26,080 | $24,625 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 45 | $47,521 | $22,500 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 37 | $53,394 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $22,781 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 34 | $48,045 | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 29 | — | — |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | $21,500 |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | $30,688 | $18,987 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 24 | $40,707 | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master's | 23 | $38,565 | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 19 | $31,525 | $21,500 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | Master's | 18 | $38,440 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Baptist University is a mid-sized institution located in Dallas, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,403 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Interdisciplinary.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Dallas Baptist University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,516 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $40,190 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $52,716 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 64.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,807 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Dallas Baptist University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (29% of credentials), business (29% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Dallas Baptist University accepts 89% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,120. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Dallas, Texas (city), Dallas Baptist University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Dallas Baptist University
Q.How much does Dallas Baptist University cost?
The average net price at Dallas Baptist University is $28,516 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $52,716.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University admits 89% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Dallas Baptist University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Dallas Baptist University graduate earns $56,807 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Dallas Baptist University?
Published tuition is $40,190 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Dallas Baptist University located?
Dallas Baptist University is located in Dallas, Texas (ZIP 75211).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Dallas Baptist University at their official website.