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Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Baptist General Convention of Texas · Baptist

Real cost

Average price after aid $28,516 a year

Median debt at graduation: $21,591 (all students)

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Dallas Baptist University is a Baptist university in Dallas, Texas, affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Chapel is held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m., and chapel attendance is required each semester for undergraduates. The general education core requires Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, a third religion course and Developing a Christian Mind.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Dallas Baptist University

  1. MonToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  2. TueToday

    No set time

  3. WedToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  4. ThuToday

    No set time

  5. FriToday

    • 10:00AMChapel

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “The Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) provides several opportunities for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship weekly.”

    Source: catalog.dbu.edu

  • “Numerous positions for short-term ministry projects are offered during the summer, semesters, and Christmas breaks.”

    Source: catalog.dbu.edu

  • “Spiritual Life provides multiple options for mission training/equipping and helps connect students to other missionaries or service opportunities.”

    Source: dbu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel is required for graduation. First-year students attend 33 chapel services each semester and upperclassmen attend 22.

Source: dbu.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., and the Baptist Student Ministry sponsors worship nights through the semester.

Source: dbu.edu
Where do I find community?

The Baptist Student Ministry offers several opportunities for Bible study, prayer and fellowship every week.

Source: catalog.dbu.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can take part in short-term ministry projects and domestic and international mission trips.

Source: catalog.dbu.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
57 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,120 · ACT 23
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,809

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

BWorship and chapel: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

80 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (three a week) during the fall and spring semesters.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Services are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Fall and Spring semesters.”
      Chapel is held three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (33 chapels each semester for first-year students and 22 for upperclassmen, per the catalog.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “First-year students are required to attend 33 Chapel services each semester, while upperclassmen must attend 22 Chapel services each semester.”
      Chapel attendance is required each semester, 33 services for first-year students and 22 for upperclassmen.
    2. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is a required aspect of the DBU undergraduate experience and is necessary for graduation.”
      Chapel is required for undergraduates.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship Nights are sponsored 'throughout the semester'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/intro/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The BSM also sponsors Worship Nights throughout the semester.”
      Worship Nights are sponsored during the semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open
    Sources (2)
    1. Distinctives of the University | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/intro/distinctives-of-the-university · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students, staff, and faculty are invited to take part in a chain of prayer from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.”
      A chain of prayer is held on campus from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every weekday.
    2. Prayer Ministry | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/prayer · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Prayer Room is on the lower level of the Pilgrim Chapel.”
      The prayer room is in Pilgrim Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel, maintaining DBU’s Georgian/colonial architectural style, is modeled after several classic colonial church buildings. It seats 1,450 students in the beautiful sanctuary”
      The campus has a chapel that seats 1,450 students and hosts chapel services.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer7 to 9 times a week (8 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 0 worship night, 5 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

96 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Three religion courses for all students: RELI 1301, RELI 1302 and one course from the RELI list (counted in the core. DBUE 2301 is counted under T3).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are required to take course work in both Old and New Testament: Six credit hours must be RELI1301 Old Testament Survey and RELI1302 New Testament Survey. The third course must be taken from RELI Course List unless otherwise indicated on degree plan.”
      All students take Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey, plus a third religion course from a list.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are required to take course work in both Old and New Testament: Six credit hours must be RELI1301 Old Testament Survey and RELI1302 New Testament Survey. The third course must be taken from RELI Course List unless otherwise indicated on degree plan.”
      All students take Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey, plus a third religion course from a list.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (DBUE 2301 Developing a Christian Mind is required of all undergraduates in the General Education CORE.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As part of the General Education CORE, all undergraduate students will take DBUE 1301 Foundations for the DBU Experience and DBUE 2301 Developing a Christian Mind.”
      Developing a Christian Mind is a required General Education core course for all undergraduates.
      “Guided by theological premises, the course addresses the development of a Christian mind, biblical worldview, the formative nature of Christian liberal arts education”
      The course addresses a Christian mind and biblical worldview.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Integrated Faith and Learning | About DBU | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/about/integrated-faith.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “a commitment to the integration of faith and learning in every classroom and throughout every curriculum.”
      The university states a commitment to integrating faith and learning throughout its curriculum.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical Studies (BA) | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/programs/BA.BIBS · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The program of study for a major in Biblical Studies is designed to prepare students for further seminary or university studies, or for a lifetime of study and service without further formal training.”
      A Biblical Studies major (BA) is offered.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Bible studies (BSM), Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry and Chapel Worship are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/intro/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) provides several opportunities for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship weekly.”
      Weekly Bible studies are offered through the Baptist Student Ministry.
    2. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Both are committed to the outward expression of faith through study, service, and applying the Gospel to everyday life.”
      Women's and Men's Ministries are student-led groups for Bible study and service.
      “DBU Chapel Worship is a vibrant community of students that exists to bring glory to God through worship”
      A student Chapel Worship group is listed.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The mission of DBU Spiritual Life is to cultivate a community of believers amongst students, faculty, and staff”
      A Spiritual Life office with a stated mission leads campus spiritual life.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

76 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “houses the Dr. William B. Dean Center for Service-Learning”
      A center for service-learning is on campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Field-based service-learning courses are marked in the catalog; they are not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “(S-L)=Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.”
      Some courses carry a field-based service-learning component.
      “houses the Dr. William B. Dean Center for Service-Learning”
      A center for service-learning is on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Short-term mission positions and trips are offered consistently through the year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/intro/student-organizations · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Numerous positions for short-term ministry projects are offered during the summer, semesters, and Christmas breaks.”
      Short-term ministry and mission positions are offered during summers, semesters and breaks.
    2. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We do this through domestic and international short-term mission trips”
      Domestic and international short-term mission trips are offered.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical Studies (BA) | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/programs/BA.BIBS · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “encourages on-the-job training for Biblical Studies majors in cooperation with local churches, hospitals, missions, and other religious institutions.”
      Biblical Studies majors train in cooperation with local churches and ministries.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We do this through domestic and international short-term mission trips”
      Domestic and international short-term mission trips are offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Spiritual Life provides multiple options for mission training/equipping and helps connect students to other missionaries or service opportunities.”
      Spiritual Life offers mission training and connects students to service opportunities.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held three times a week, and attendance is required each semester for undergraduates.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Services are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Fall and Spring semesters.”
      Chapel is held three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m.
    2. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “First-year students are required to attend 33 Chapel services each semester, while upperclassmen must attend 22 Chapel services each semester.”
      Chapel attendance is required each semester, 33 services for first-year students and 22 for upperclassmen.
  • All students take Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey, plus a third religion course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students are required to take course work in both Old and New Testament: Six credit hours must be RELI1301 Old Testament Survey and RELI1302 New Testament Survey. The third course must be taken from RELI Course List unless otherwise indicated on degree plan.”
      All students take Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey, plus a third religion course from a list.
  • All undergraduates take Developing a Christian Mind in the General Education core.
    Sources (1)
    1. Dallas Baptist University Catalog, Fall 2025 to Summer 2026dbu.edu/catalog/_documents/dbu-catalog-fall-2025-summer-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As part of the General Education CORE, all undergraduate students will take DBUE 1301 Foundations for the DBU Experience and DBUE 2301 Developing a Christian Mind.”
      Developing a Christian Mind is a required General Education core course for all undergraduates.
      “Guided by theological premises, the course addresses the development of a Christian mind, biblical worldview, the formative nature of Christian liberal arts education”
      The course addresses a Christian mind and biblical worldview.
  • A Biblical Studies major (BA) is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. Biblical Studies (BA) | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/programs/BA.BIBS · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The program of study for a major in Biblical Studies is designed to prepare students for further seminary or university studies, or for a lifetime of study and service without further formal training.”
      A Biblical Studies major (BA) is offered.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

DBU Spiritual Life Office, Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel

  • Address: 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, prayer room, offices

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Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The mission of DBU Spiritual Life is to cultivate a community of believers amongst students, faculty, and staff”
    A Spiritual Life office with a stated mission leads campus spiritual life.
  2. Prayer Ministry | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/prayer · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The Prayer Room is on the lower level of the Pilgrim Chapel.”
    The prayer room is in Pilgrim Chapel.

Christian clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 5 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Summer and semester mission projectsOff campus
    Short-term ministry and mission positions during summers, semesters and breaks.
    catalog.dbu.edu

Faith formation 2

  • Women's MinistryOn campus
    Student-led group for Bible study, prayer and relationships.
    dbu.edu
  • Men's MinistryOn campus
    Student-led group for growing in the Gospel and in study and service.
    dbu.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Baptist Student Ministry (Bible studies)On campus
    Weekly
    Student group for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
    catalog.dbu.edu
  • Chapel WorshipOn campus
    Student worship community that leads music at chapel and elsewhere.
    dbu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Worship NightsOn campus
    Praise and prayer nights sponsored by the BSM during the semester.
    catalog.dbu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday10:00 AMPatty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel · Fall and spring semesters; required for undergraduates.

Prayer 1

  • Monday–Friday8:00 AMPrayer Room, Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel · Until 5:00 PM. A campus chain of prayer; prayer requests are prayed over during these hours.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Spiritual Life | Dallas Baptist Universitydbu.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Services are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the Fall and Spring semesters.”
    Chapel is held three times a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 a.m.
  2. Distinctives of the University | Dallas Baptist University Catalogcatalog.dbu.edu/intro/distinctives-of-the-university · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Students, staff, and faculty are invited to take part in a chain of prayer from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.”
    A chain of prayer is held on campus from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every weekday.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$25,326
$30,001–$48,000$25,996
$48,001–$75,000$28,024
$75,001–$110,000$28,242
Over $110,000$32,273

Full cost of attendance before aid: $52,716 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,850
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 41% · Women 59%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
32%
Total students4,201
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$28,516
Cost of attendance (per year)$52,716
Median federal debt at graduation$21,591
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
50%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
49%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
55%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$56,807
Admission rate89%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,648 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants23%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 960–1213ACT 20–26
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1120
SAT reading & writing490–620
SAT math470–593
ACT composite20–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Accounting$103,694
Finance$78,870
Business administration$72,897
Marketing$66,736
Entrepreneurship$65,140
Political science$62,372
Biology$60,722
Bible/Biblical Studies$58,031
Interdisciplinary studies$55,690
Teacher education$54,079
Psychology$51,088
Religious Education$50,647
Kinesiology and exercise science$49,906
Pastoral counseling$49,408
Communication studies$48,598
Broadcasting$46,723
Arts management$45,369

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Computer science, Computing and information science, Criminal justice, Design, English, Fine arts, Health administration, History, Hospitality management, Information technology, Management information systems, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Music, Natural Sciences, Natural resources and conservation, Other theology and religious vocations, Philosophy, Physiology and pathology, Pre-health, Public Policy Analysis, Public relations, Romance languages, Secondary education, Sociology, Special education.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business30%
Psychology13%
Interdisciplinary studies7%
Theology and religious studies7%
Communication7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates14%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older12%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,876
SportsNCAA Division I · Lone Star Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member16 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$19,532IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 85% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceDallas Love Field (DAL)About 11 miles away · about 25 minutes by car
Town population1,307,930Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreIrvingAbout 10 miles away · about 25 minutes by car
Typical weather48°F in January · 86°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Dallas Redbird Airport, TX, about 5 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.360.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Dallas Baptist University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miDBU Spiritual Life Office, Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel: 0.3 miDallas Baptist University (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Dallas Baptist University a Christian college?
Yes. Dallas Baptist University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Baptist General Convention of Texas.
What is Dallas Baptist University’s Compass Score?
77 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Dallas Baptist University?
Chapel is listed at Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 224226
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (pre-accredited); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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