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Dallas Baptist University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Dallas, TX🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Dallas, Texas, this private university enrolls 4,348 students and admits about 89% of applicants. It's a smaller school with moderate selectivity; admitted students typically score 960–1213 on the SAT. Business and Marketing is the dominant major at 29% of degrees. The 57% six-year graduation rate and 64% first-year retention are below national averages, though average net cost after aid is reasonable at $27,607 annually.

Acceptance rate
88.8%
Enrollment
4,348
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
57%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
960 – 1213
ACT (composite)
20 – 26
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$25,326
family income
$30–48k
$25,996
family income
$48–75k
$28,024
family income
$75–110k
$28,242
family income
$110k+
$32,273
family income
23% receive Pell grants
32% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Dallas Baptist University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
28.7%
Psychology
12.7%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
7.8%
Biology
7.3%
Education
7.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$56,807
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,138
Completion
57%
Retention
64%
Median debt
$21,591

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dallas Baptist University?

Dallas Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 88.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Dallas Baptist University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 960 and 1213 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–26.

How much does Dallas Baptist University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $25,326 per year, rising to $32,273 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.