Dallas Baptist University

3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211

Website: Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University School Description

The purpose of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.

Dallas Baptist University

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Dallas Baptist University (DBU), formerly known as Dallas Baptist College, is a Christian liberal arts university located in Dallas, Texas. The main campus is located approximately fifteen miles southwest of downtown Dallas overlooking Mountain Creek Lake. Founded in 1898 as Decatur Baptist College, Dallas Baptist University currently operates campuses in Dallas, Frisco, Hurst, and Mansfield. The university is known for its commitment to a Christ-centered education, focusing on integrating Biblical faith and learning.

History

Decatur Baptist College, established in 1898 and the forerunner of Dallas Baptist University, had the distinction of being the first two-year institution of higher education in Texas. The Baptist General Convention of Texas purchased the land in 1897 from Northwest Texas Baptist College. The school enjoyed a rich, full history in Decatur until 1965 when it moved to Dallas, at the invitation of the Dallas Baptist Association.

Dallas Baptist University was established in Dallas in 1965 as Dallas Baptist College. The initial 100 acres of land for the campus, overlooking Mountain Creek Lake in the hill country of southwest Dallas, were donated by John Stemmons, Roland Pelt, and associates. An interested group of businessmen donated an additional 100 acres, and in 1994 a donation by the Louis Hexter family brought the current size of the DBU campus to 292 acres.

Beginning with the fall semester of 1968, significant changes were made. The college moved from junior-college to senior-college status, adding the junior year of academic work that year, followed by the senior year in June of 1969. The first bachelor's degrees were awarded in May 1970. In 1985, the college name officially became Dallas Baptist University. The new structure consisted of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith, the Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, and the College of Business.

Growth and Expansion

With a record 2008 fall enrollment of 5,297 students, DBU’s enrollment nearly tripled with over 3,500 undergraduate students with more than 60 majors. The university also has 1,600 graduate students in 18 master’s degree programs, six dual master's programs, and two doctoral programs enrolling 119 students. On-campus student population has grown to over 1,300 students living in dorms, apartments, and townhomes. DBU enrollment continues to rise in record numbers with an increase of 182% since 1988.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Baptist
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Patriots

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,567
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,940
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Dallas Baptist University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Dallas Baptist University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 62%
Men 38%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 65%
African-American 22%
Hispanic 9%
Other 3%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 90%
Florida 1%
Nebraska 1%
Tennessee 0%
Kansas 0%
Percent of Students International: 7%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 42%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA, NCCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Heartland Conference)
Baseball (Division I Independents)
Track (Heartland Conference)

Dallas Baptist University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 14,940    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 14,490    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,117 25%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,990 34%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 6,742 81%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,815 57%  
Any Aid:
  89%  

Dallas Baptist University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 52% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 49%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 465, Math: 464
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 590, Math: 575

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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