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Dallas Baptist University was formerly known as Dallas Baptist College. DBU was established in 1898. It is a private organization of Christian Liberal Arts situated in Dallas, Texas. The campus covers an area of nearly 300 acres. Over 5,000 students are admitted per term at DBU. A prominent number of international students are enrolled at DBU every year. It enrolls nearly 500 international students from more than 50 countries across the world. Most of the students at DBU are Baptist. DBU runs the following schools and colleges:
- College of Adult Education
- College of Business
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Dorothy M. Bush College of Education
- Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership
The university offers various learning programs ranging from Business Studies to Art and Humanities. More than 50 undergraduate majors, over 20 graduate programs and various doctoral programs are available. It is also home to various clubs and organizations.
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Campus Location3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211-9299
USA
Main Tel: (214) 333-7100
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Dallas Baptist University HighlightsWhere Dallas Baptist University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, business and management, media, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 754 | 30 | | Master | 446 | 13 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | 1 | 1 | | Associate | 1 | 1 |
Dallas Baptist StudentsThe student enrollment at Dallas Baptist was 5,244 in 2007 (3,720 full-time equivalent). About 39% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 61% of the class. Undergrads are 70% of enrolled students and graduate students are 30%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,940 | | Room | $ 2,060 | | Board | $ 3,088 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,350 | | Other | $ 2,268 |
Financial Aid: Dallas Baptist participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 2 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 101 |
Housing and MealsDallas Baptist provides on-campus housing for 1,436 of its 3,720 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Dallas Baptist Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 52% | | All | 52% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 465-590 | | Math | 464-575 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (15 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (461 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (175 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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 (202 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (7 awarded) MEDIA (78 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC (16 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (94 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Religious Education
SCIENCE (25 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (13 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (107 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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