Dallas Baptist University

Overview

Dallas Baptist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Dallas, TX, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX  75211-9299
United States

Contact Dr. John Borum
Assistant VP for Undergraduate Enrollment
Email: johnb@dbu.edu
Phone: 214-333-5360
Fax: 214-333-5447

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell Biology And Anatomy
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-chiropractic Studies
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Religious Education
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Commercial Photography
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,704

Applied

4,637

Accepted

2,874

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,099

Females Applied

3,055

Females Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,605

Males Applied

1,582

Males Accepted

99%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.48

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Rank in upper 50% of high school class

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	554	500	610
SAT Math	535	480	590
ACT Composite	23	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,220

Private

Fees

1,400

Full-time student fees

8,528

Room & board

4,206

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

20,574

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,150

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,661

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,068

Avg. Loan Aid

12,398

Avg. Grant Aid

4,359

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

64%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

35%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,874

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.95%
Black or African American	9.39%
White or Caucasian	58.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	2.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.22%
Two or more races	1.86%
Other	3.98%

Gender

Male (41.54%)

Female (58.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	64%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Welcome Back Week and Spring Sing

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
International, Service, Spiritual, Sports

Most popular organizations:
Baptist Student Ministry, Student Government Association, Greek Life Organizations, Ministry Fellowship and International Student Organization

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

562

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 126

Part-time - 436

Male - 320

Female - 242