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Dallas Baptist can be found in Dallas, Texas (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 music and business and management.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 484 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Dallas Baptist centered around 478 to 582, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 4,988 students were enrolled in Dallas Baptist.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Dallas Baptist offers students meal plans. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (214) 333-5360
Financial Aid Phone: (214) 333-5363
http://www.dbu.edu
Dallas Baptist awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 448 | business management, business administration, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 267 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, political science, English |
| Therapy And Counseling | 113 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 111 | school counseling, educational administration, elementary school teaching, higher education administration, physical education teaching, reading teaching, special ed, early childhood education, ... |
| Media | 60 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 54 | bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, philosophy |
| Music | 22 | music, music performance, music management, music theory and composition |
| Science | 21 | biology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 13 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Dallas Baptist in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 803 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 362 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Dallas Baptist had a total enrollment of 4,988 students (3,431 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 92% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Dallas Baptist offers campus housing for 1,270 of its 3,431 (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 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 937 | 599 | 64% | 362 | 60% |
| Men | 370 | 241 | 65% | 152 | 63% |
| Women | 567 | 358 | 63% | 210 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 484 | 581 |
| SAT Math | 478 | 582 |
| 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 | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 40% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (214) 333-5360
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,270 |
| Room and board | $ 4,770 |
| Room charge | $ 1,900 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,115 |
Financial Aid:
Dallas Baptist participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (214) 333-5363
Dallas Baptist has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $66,968 | 6 | $71,146 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $61,279 | 3 | $63,148 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 21 | $57,147 | 12 | $55,014 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $60,029 | 21 | $60,785 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $63,496 | 9 | $59,639 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $48,254 | 4 | $49,340 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $60,743 | 15 | $56,329 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 42 | 74 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Track | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 32 | 32 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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, General
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
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 ADMINSTRATION
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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