Dallas Baptist University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,340

5.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$30,057

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

6,163 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,124

65.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

58.4%

286 Graduates

About

Dallas Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Dallas Baptist University were General Psychology (82 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (45 degrees).

In 2024, 1,069 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dallas Baptist University. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (568 degrees), 4.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dallas Baptist University is $38,340, which is $6,420 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Dallas Baptist University is $38,340, which is $6,420 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,057.

In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Dallas Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,340

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dallas Baptist University was $38,340. The cost of tuition at Dallas Baptist University is $6,420 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Dallas Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,057

2024 Value

0.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Dallas Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,057. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Dallas Baptist University grew by 0.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Dallas Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,475

Room and Board

$1,320

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dallas Baptist University was of $11,475 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.93% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,320. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.38% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Dallas Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Dallas Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.3% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Dallas Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Dallas Baptist University received 6,163 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 23.1% annual growth. Out of those 6,163 applicants, 5,475 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 4,124 students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University in 2024. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dallas Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,475

Accepted Out of 6,163

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dallas Baptist University was 88.8% (5,475 admissions from 6,163 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 23.1%, while admissions declined by 25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Dallas Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2024)

180

Scores Submitted (2024)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Dallas Baptist University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Dallas Baptist University had a total enrollment of 4,124 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Dallas Baptist University is 2,707 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,417. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dallas Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.4% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 3.49% Asian, 0.994% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.8% Two or More Races, and 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.37%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.3%), followed by White Male (9.29%) and Black or African American Female (7.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dallas Baptist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,124 students. The full-time enrollment at Dallas Baptist University is 2,707 and the part-time enrollment is 1,417. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Dallas Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Dallas Baptist University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Dallas Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Dallas Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,079 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
573 enrolled students
Black or African American
432 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dallas Baptist University is 50.4% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 3.49% Asian, 0.994% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.8% Two or More Races, and 0.242% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 301 students (7.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 229 more women than men received degrees from Dallas Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Dallas Baptist University is white (568 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Dallas Baptist University is General Psychology (82 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (45 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Dallas Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (119 degrees awarded), Communications (57 degrees), and Math & Statistics (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dallas Baptist University are Physicians (454,592 people), Other managers (366,163 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (263,909 people), Postsecondary teachers (242,554 people), and Secondary school teachers (162,322 people).

The most specialized majors at Dallas Baptist University in 2024 are Theology (119 degrees awarded), Communications (57 degrees), Math & Statistics (24 degrees), Biology (90 degrees), and Psychology (105 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dallas Baptist University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Dallas Baptist University are Theology (119 degrees awarded), Communications (57 degrees), Math & Statistics (24 degrees), Biology (90 degrees), and Psychology (105 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Dallas Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (781,827 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (740,377 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (633,623 people), Computer Systems Design (316,863 people), and Outpatient care centers (295,716 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Dallas Baptist University.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
17 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
4 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Dallas Baptist University was General Biological Sciences with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Dallas Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

420

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

649

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 420 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas Baptist University, which is 0.647 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (649).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Dallas Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas Baptist University in Information Science, which is 1.73 times more than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas Baptist University in General Psychology, which is 8.11 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 45% of students graduating from Dallas Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
568 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
136 degrees awarded
Black or African American
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dallas Baptist University is white (568 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

3.09% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
492 degrees awarded
White Female
487 degrees awarded
White Female
466 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dallas Baptist University is white female (492 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (487 degrees).

Operations

Dallas Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $73.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.96M (10.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Dallas Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 104M. Dallas Baptist University employs 52 Professors, 45 Assistant professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at Dallas Baptist University are Male Professor (35), Male Assistant professor (23), and Female Assistant professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dallas Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 84 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

Endowment

$73.5M

2024 Endowment

12.2%

growth from 2023

Dallas Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $73.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Dallas Baptist University grew 12.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $179M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Dallas Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$44.7M

2024 Salaries

2.52%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Dallas Baptist University paid a median of $44.7M in salaries, which represents 43% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 2.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.56% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.22% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$11.7M

Instructional Salaries

115

Number of Employees

In 2024, Dallas Baptist University paid a total of $11.7M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dallas Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 84 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, and Management with 37 employees.

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