Dallas Baptist University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,510

7.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,275

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.1%

8,018 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,201

67.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.6%

302 Graduates

About

Dallas Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Dallas County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Dallas Baptist University were General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (40 degrees), and Information Science (37 degrees).

In 2023, 1,013 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Dallas Baptist University. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (537 degrees), 4.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (132 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Dallas Baptist University is $36,510, which is $5,507 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dallas Baptist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,018 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Dallas Baptist University is $36,510, which is $5,507 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,275.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Dallas Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,510

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Dallas Baptist University was $36,510. The cost of tuition at Dallas Baptist University is $5,507 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$30,275

2023 Value

9.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Dallas Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,275. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Dallas Baptist University grew by 9.66%.

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

$10,535

Room and Board

$1,410

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Dallas Baptist University was of $10,535 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,410. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.44% 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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Dallas Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.33% with respect to 2022, when 90% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Dallas Baptist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1018 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Dallas Baptist University received 8,018 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.88% annual growth. Out of those 8,018 applicants, 7,303 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.1% acceptance rate.

There were 4,201 students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University in 2023. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Dallas Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.93%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,303

Accepted Out of 8,018

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Dallas Baptist University was 91.1% (7,303 admissions from 8,018 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.88%, while admissions declined by 6.18%.

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

32%

Submission Percentage (2023)

186

Scores Submitted (2023)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Dallas Baptist University in 2023 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 4,201 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Dallas Baptist University is 2,820 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,381. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Dallas Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.19% Asian, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.643% Two or More Races, and 0.262% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (15.8%), followed by White Male (10.6%) and Black or African American Female (6.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Dallas Baptist University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,201 students. The full-time enrollment at Dallas Baptist University is 2,820 and the part-time enrollment is 1,381. This means that 67.1% of students enrolled at Dallas Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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%

2023 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 (84%), 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 (2023)

White
2,031 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
559 enrolled students
Black or African American
434 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Dallas Baptist University is 48.3% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.19% Asian, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.643% Two or More Races, and 0.262% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 336 students (8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 147 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 (537 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (132 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Dallas Baptist University is General Business Administration & Management (76 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (40 degrees) and Information Science (37 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (103 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,572,921 people), Secondary school teachers (525,654 people), Education administrators (299,409 people), Other managers (261,042 people), and Special education teachers (213,084 people).

The most specialized majors at Dallas Baptist University in 2023 are Theology (103 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees), Communications (70 degrees), and Education (142 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Dallas Baptist University are Theology (103 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (63 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees), Communications (70 degrees), and Education (142 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (655,475 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (335,326 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (313,876 people), Outpatient care centers (211,996 people), and Individual & family services (153,738 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 (2023)

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
60 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
58 degrees awarded
General Psychology
48 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Dallas Baptist University was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

433

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

580

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 433 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas Baptist University, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (580).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Dallas Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from Dallas Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Dallas Baptist University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
537 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
132 degrees awarded
Black or African American
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Dallas Baptist University is white (537 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (132 degrees).

1.78% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
304 degrees awarded
White Male
233 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Dallas Baptist University is white female (304 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (233 degrees).

Operations

Dallas Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $65.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −803k (−1.22%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Dallas Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 101M. Dallas Baptist University employs 56 Professors, 52 Assistant professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Dallas Baptist University are Male Professor (38), Male Assistant professor (27), and Female Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dallas Baptist University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, and Management with 38 employees.

Endowment

$65.5M

2023 Endowment

1.89%

decline from 2022

Dallas Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $65.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Dallas Baptist University declined 1.89% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $368M 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

$43.6M

2023 Salaries

1.56%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Dallas Baptist University paid a median of $43.6M in salaries, which represents 43.2% of their overall expenditure ($101M) and a 1.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.77% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.3M

Instructional Salaries

122

Number of Employees

In 2023, Dallas Baptist University paid a total of $12.3M to 122 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Dallas Baptist University were Professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 52 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Dallas Baptist University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, and Management with 38 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Dallas Baptist University was Male Professor with 38 employees, Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Dallas Baptist University.

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