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Dallas Baptist University was originally founded in 1898 as the Decatur Baptist College. At that time, the college was located in Decatur, Texas. It moved to its present location in Dallas, Texas, in 1965. It achieved senior-college status three years later. It was named Dallas Baptist University in 1985. It is a Christian liberal arts university that now offers enrollment to over 5,000 students. The campus of DBU sits on 292 acres of land.
DBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, more than 20 graduate programs, and several doctoral programs in various areas of study. These courses are taught through the 8 colleges under DBU:
The sports teams of DBU are known as the Patriots. They participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, golf, track and field, tennis and volleyball.
Dallas Baptist can be found in Dallas, TX (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Baptist school. Dallas Baptist is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Dallas Baptist are in business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 465 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Dallas Baptist centered around 464 to 575, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 5,244 students were enrolled in Dallas Baptist. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Dallas Baptist. The school offers students meal plans. Dallas Baptist student athletes compete in Division I Independents and Heartland Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
General Phone: (214) 333-7100
http://www.dbu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 461 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 202 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, history |
| Education And Teaching | 175 | educational administration, school counseling, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, higher education administration, early childhood education, education of learning disabled, reading teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 107 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 94 | religious education, pastoral counseling, bible studies, philosophy |
| Media | 78 | communication studies |
| Science | 25 | biology, natural sciences |
| Music | 16 | music performance, music, music management, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Medical Administration | 15 | health care administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Dallas Baptist in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 754 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 446 | 13 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Dallas Baptist had a total enrollment of 5,244 students (3,720 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Dallas Baptist offers campus housing for 1,436 of its 3,720 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,202 | 629 | 52% | 329 | 52% |
| Men | 481 | 255 | 53% | 128 | 50% |
| Women | 721 | 374 | 52% | 201 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 465 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 464 | 575 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 49% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 51% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,940 |
| Room and board | $ 5,148 |
| Room charge | $ 2,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,088 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,268 |
Financial Aid:
Dallas Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356000)
Dallas Baptist has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 39 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $75,356 | 7 | $79,637 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $61,106 | 5 | $69,003 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 30 | $65,720 | 15 | $61,705 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 45 | $67,348 | 27 | $67,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $71,704 | 8 | $69,200 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $54,143 | 3 | $57,761 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $67,660 | 13 | $63,936 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 56 | 88 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Track | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 46 | 46 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dallas Baptist Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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