About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Carly Moreno
Director of Campus Visits and Special Events
Director of Campus Visits and Special Events
Address
3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
Phone
214-333-5360
Email
admiss@dbu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Pilgrim Chapel
Residence Halls
The Union - Mooyah and Coffee Shop
Apartments/Townhomes/Brownstones
The Sellar
Horner Ballpark
Residence Halls
The Union - Mooyah and Coffee Shop
Apartments/Townhomes/Brownstones
The Sellar
Horner Ballpark
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Six Flags Over Texas
North Park Center
Dallas Sports Teams
Bishop Arts District
White Rock Lake
With more shopping space per shopper than any city in the country, the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex has many different shopping locations to choose from. Also available are many different types of museums, galleries, and artistic attractions. Multiple venues host unique music attractions on a daily basis, and there are various local restaurants and coffee shops to explore. Dallas is also home to many sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, and the Texas Rangers.
North Park Center
Dallas Sports Teams
Bishop Arts District
White Rock Lake
With more shopping space per shopper than any city in the country, the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex has many different shopping locations to choose from. Also available are many different types of museums, galleries, and artistic attractions. Multiple venues host unique music attractions on a daily basis, and there are various local restaurants and coffee shops to explore. Dallas is also home to many sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Mavericks, the Dallas Stars, and the Texas Rangers.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
M/T 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ; W/TH/F 8:00-5:00
214-333-5360
M/T 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ; W/TH/F 8:00-5:00
214-333-5360
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. M-F and designated Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. M-F and designated Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
M-F, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
sports@dbu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is approx. 12 miles from campus. Love Field Airport is approx. 10 miles from campus. Amtrak passenger train service is located in both Dallas and Fort Worth.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Dallas, take I-30W to Loop 12 south to Spur 408, right on Kiest Blvd. See DBU on right, top of hill. From Fort Worth, take I-20E to Mountain Creek Parkway, turn left heading north on Mountain Creek. Cross Kiest Blvd. and enter campus from the west. The second building will be the Tom and Alicia Landry Welcome Center.
Local Accommodations
La Quinta Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn, Marriott Fairfield Inn
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 2,757
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average HS GPA: 3.50
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
560 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 620
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 24
Testing Policies
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Non-Academic
Talent / Ability
Character / Personal Qualities
Religious Affiliation / Commitment
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
636
with Terminal Degree
339
365
Men
271
Women
67
Minority
13
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
50%
Graduate in 6 years
54%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell Biology and Anatomy.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
Information Technology Project Management.
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EDUCATION.
Computer Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Reading Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Speech Teacher Education.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Natural Sciences.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
Religious Education.
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Commercial Photography.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Keyboard Instruments.
Music Management.
Music Theory and Composition.
Music, General.
Voice and Opera.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Transfer Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Ben Zobrist
Chicago Cubs (MLB), MVP of World Series 2016
Travis Whitfill
30 Under 30 on Forbes; Partner at Bios Partners; Founder of Azitra, a drug development company
Andrea Ramirez
Interim Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics; Executive Director of the Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives at the U.S. Dept. of Education
Eric Jackson
Special Agent in charge of the Dallas Division of the FBI; has held leadership positions in the Counterterrorism Division, in the Memphis Division as the Joint Terrorism Task Force supervisor, and in the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C.
David Walls
President and CEO, Austin Industries
Kari Jobe
Professional Christian Music Artist, Dove Award Winner, Grammy Nominee
Phil King
State Representative
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
50%
Graduate in 6 years
54%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,051
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,988
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,166
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
75%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$22,246
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,209
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$27,870
Required Fees
$1,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,320
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$1,440
Transportation for Commuters
$3,024
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,992
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,014
Foreign Countries Represented
47
Demographics
2.46%
Asian
10.10%
Black
17.57%
Hispanic
60.53%
Caucasian
7.51%
International
58% female
42% male
8% are out of state
78% are full time
22% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
64%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
93%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
91/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Other
Wellness Housing
International Student
Other
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability and Accommodation Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Kelly Anderson
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
For students with any type of disability, appropriate and current documentation must be presented to the Disability and Accommodations Office before accommodations are authorized. The documentation provided guides the development of appropriate accommodations. Documentation must be provided by a professional with appropriate training and credentials related to the area of disability.Documentation Required for ADHD
For students with any type of disability, appropriate and current documentation must be presented to the Disability and Accommodations Office before accommodations are authorized. The documentation provided guides the development of appropriate accommodations. Documentation must be provided by a professional with appropriate training and credentials related to the area of disability.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
48
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
5
17% join a fraternity
24% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
22% participate in intramural sports
7% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Patriots)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Patriots)
7 Sports
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Texas at Arlington
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Texas Christian University
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Texas at Arlington
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Texas Christian University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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