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Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX dbu.edu 2,526 students

Dallas Baptist University's main campus is located in the southwestern portion of Dallas, offering a suburban setting with views of the city skyline. The university maintains a close-knit, faith-based community that emphasizes service and leadership development. Students are drawn to programs rooted in Christian values, with a focus on integrating faith and learning across disciplines. DBU is distinctive for its blend of academic pursuits and spiritual formation, aiming to equip students for lives of purpose.

Programs
14
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,003
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$38,140
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Dallas Baptist University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 24% of students receive Pell Grants; 37% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $29,227, roughly 23% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $28,693 $114,772
$30K – $48K $25,864 $103,456
$48K – $75K $27,340 $109,360
$75K – $110K $30,289 $121,156
$110K+ $33,949 $135,796
Sticker price (no aid) $38,140 $152,560
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Dallas Baptist University

14 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Finance Compare across schools →
61
$51,444/yr Very High 3.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
57
$47,888/yr High 3.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
54
$54,594/yr High 2.2x
Marketing Compare across schools →
49
$48,313/yr Very High 3.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
39
$38,613/yr High 1.5x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →
37
$31,694/yr High 1.1x
Arts & Media Management Compare across schools →
35
$34,291/yr High 1.2x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →
32
$33,619/yr High 2.3x
Psychology Compare across schools →
31
$36,952/yr High 1.7x
Biology Compare across schools →
31
$33,096/yr High 2.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
29
$35,812/yr High 2.3x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
28
$29,344/yr Moderate 2.4x
Biblical Studies Compare across schools →
25
$37,958/yr High 2.2x
Religious Education Compare across schools →
24
$32,426/yr High 2.8x