Overview

Dallas Baptist University (DBU), formerly known as Dallas Baptist College, is a Christian liberal arts private university located in Dallas, Texas. The main campus is located approximately fifteen miles southwest of downtown Dallas overlooking Mountain Creek Lake. Founded in 1898 as Decatur Baptist College, Dallas Baptist University currently operates campuses in Dallas, Frisco, Hurst, and Mansfield. The university is known for its commitment to a Christ-centered education, focusing on integrating Biblical faith and learning.

Mission

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Accreditations

Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.

Location & Facilities

DBU has a 293-acre campus which is a beautiful place to spend your university years. Located in the rolling hills of southwestern Dallas overlooking Mountain Creek Lake, the main campus of DBU provides a safe and secluded community in a metroplex of more than 5 million people. The campus conveniently sits only 13 miles from downtown Dallas, 19 miles from downtown Fort Worth, and is centrally located near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field.

City

The Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex is a great place to live and learn. Because of its high-tech industry, central location, cost of living and the city's position in the international marketplace, Dallas/Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Although DBU is located in the thriving, urban area of Dallas/Fort Worth, which holds a population of more than 5 million people, its 292-acre campus seems secluded in its picturesque, hill-country location and provides opportunity to be a part of a small community. DBU is an excellent place to enjoy your university years.

Accommodation Facilities

At DBU, students have several on–campus living options to help them transition to life on their own while being surrounded by a supportive and, not to mention fun, community. From traditional residence halls to apartments and townhomes, DBU’s rich residence life provides students with the opportunity to learn how to live with others, experience different cultures or backgrounds, and organize their time to fit in studying, working, and social activities in a Christ-centered community.

List of Departments / Schools / Faculty / College

DBU offers 57 undergraduate majors, 22 graduate programs and 2 doctoral programs encompassing eight colleges:

• College of Business
• Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith
• Dorothy M. Bush College of Education
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
• College of Adult Education
• Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership

Courses Offered

Scholarships

Some are based on academic performance or other special talents.  These are called merit-based scholarships. Others are based on financial need. These are called need-based scholarships.

Academic Achievement Scholarship
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions awards the Academic Achievement Scholarship to new students who have demonstrated notable academic ability in their prior high school or college academic work. This scholarship is valued at 15% of tuition. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must complete all requirements for the Christian Leadership Scholarship, is a new first-year student, and have made a minimum score of 25 on the ACT or 1150 on the SAT.

Intake

The major intakes are January & September.

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