Dallas Baptist University

Dallas Baptist University: Academics, Admissions & Tuition Info

Learn about Dallas Baptist University. Read more about its admissions information, financial aid and degree programs to make an informed decision about your education.

About Dallas Baptist University

What began as a 100-acre university in 1898 has grown to 293-acre campus in Dallas, TX. Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Outside of academics, students can take part in campus life by joining a number of student organizations and athletic teams. There are a number of academic, honor, service, spiritual, and social organizations on campus. The Patriot Athletic Department offers 12 sport programs, and all of the university's intercollegiate sport teams are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).

Academics

Although Dallas Baptist University has eight academic divisions and 68 undergraduate majors, the university maintains a small average class size of about 14 students. The main library is the Vance Memorial Library, and the library collection contains 16 special collections, including the Baptist Heritage Collection. This particular collection houses artifacts that represent the Baptist denomination's affect on the country.

The College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The college offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in several areas of study, including accounting, finance, hotel and hospitality management, general business management, management information systems, marketing, and music business. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is offered both on campus and online. General business administration and management is the most popular area of study for both undergraduate and graduate students during the 2010-2011 academic years.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has several majors for undergraduate students seeking a liberal arts education in an area such as criminal justice, history, political science, and sociology. Students who wish to major in biblical studies, camp and sport ministry, Christian studies, and philosophy may do so within the College of Christian Faith. In addition to on-campus degree programs, there are 57 online degree and certificate programs that allow students to study and learn as a part of an online class.

Admissions

Students applying as prospective freshmen need to submit an application and its fee, a 250-word essay, an official high school transcript, and ACT or SAT test results. They must also meet certain academic criteria within their high school curriculum, and have a minimum score of 21 on their ACT or a combined score of 1020 on their SAT. Advance Placement (AP) and College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) credit is given to students that obtain a certain score on specific courses. The university strongly recommends that potential first-year students visit the campus, and they may do so on their own or during one of the planned Patriot Preview days, during the fall and spring semester. Those applying for graduate admission must have a degree from a regionally accredited institution and must submit an application and its fee, an official transcript for all undergraduate and graduate coursework, a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation, and a current resume.

Dallas Baptist University has a diverse student population with students coming from 59 countries across the world. The undergraduate student population is 58% female and 67% of undergraduates attend the university on a full-time basis.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition for each semester at Dallas Baptist University is charged on a per credit basis. During the 2012-2013 academic school year, undergraduates will pay $697 per credit and graduate students will pay $707 per credit. The cost for room and board varies based on the type of housing and meal plan chosen by each student.

Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate students to offset the cost of tuition. Undergraduate students may take advantage of several scholarship opportunities, including the Christian Leadership Scholarship, the Academic Excellence Scholarship, the Transfer Commuter Scholarship, and the Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship. Graduate students may be eligible various scholarships such as the Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship, the Christ for the Nations Institute Scholarship, and the Church Matching Gift Program.

DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS
School Type	Private, not-for-profit; 4-year**
Degrees Offered	Associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, certificate programs**
Religious Affiliation	Baptist**
Academic Calendar	Semesters*
School Setting	Large city**
Student Body	3,485 undergraduates, and 2,060 graduates in 2011**
Student Housing	Six residence halls; 96% of freshmen choose to live on campus**
ACADEMICS
Schools and Programs	Eight academic divisions; 68 undergraduate majors**
Student-Faculty Ratio	15 to 1**
Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients)	In year: Bachelor's: General Business Administration and Management (138) Master's: General Business Administration and Management (239) PhDs: Organizational Management (4) Certificate's: General Business Administration and Management (19)**
Undergraduate Graduation Rate	38% in four years 52% in six years 54% in eight years**
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rate	44% from 2011-2012**
Entering Class Size	About 450 in 2011-2012**
First-Year Retention Rates	74%**
Undergraduate Application Due Date	Rolling admissions*
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition	2012-2013 costs are $697 per undergraduate credit hour; $707 per master's credit hour (does not include student fees)*
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percentage of Students Receiving it)	In 2010-2011: Federal grants (27%), state and local grants (41%), institutional scholarship (88%), federal loans (57%)**
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	92% in 2010-2011**

Sources: *Dallas Baptist University; **National Center for Education Statistics

School Contact Information

Address: Dallas Baptist University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, John G. Mahler Student Center, 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211-9299
Phone: (214) 333-5360
Website: www.dbu.edu