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Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service

Overview of Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service is found in Dallas, TX. Dallas is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in funeral and mortuary science.

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Selectivity

Admission to Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 127 in 2007 at Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service
3909 S Buckner Blvd
Dallas, TX 75227-4314
General Phone: (214) 388-5466
http://www.dallasinstitute.edu

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Funeral And Mortuary Science99funeral and mortuary

Number of programs and degrees for Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree741
Award of less than 1 academic year251
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service had a total enrollment of 127 students (127 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men54%
Women46%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White55%
Black33%
Hispanic12%
American Indian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1928%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-395%
40-4911%
50-644%

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(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 does not offer students a meal plan.

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total625182%4180%
Men322784%2281%
Women302480%1979%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,200
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,200

Financial Aid:
Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1076100)

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$43,5811*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$43,5811*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Degree Programs (2007)

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General

Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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