More selective than 42% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
32% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 16% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose DBU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
DBU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, DBU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 620 |
| SAT math | 470 | 593 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1213 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
DBU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 490–620 | 470–593 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 490–620 | 470–597 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is DBU compared with other Texas colleges?
DBU has the 41st-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Lamar University | 86% | 37% | $9,366 |
| 38 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | 87% | 53% | $10,836 |
| 39 | Schreiner University | 88% | 43% | $21,507 |
| 40 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | 89% | 40% | $15,225 |
| 41 | Dallas Baptist University | 89% | 57% | $28,516 |
| 42 | Nelson University | 89% | 42% | $21,662 |
| 43 | Texas State University | 89% | 55% | $16,805 |
| 44 | Tarleton State University | 90% | 48% | $20,783 |
| 45 | University of St Thomas | 90% | 69% | $19,359 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at DBU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
DBU admissions questions
What is the DBU acceptance rate?
Dallas Baptist University accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,303 of 8,018 applicants were admitted.
Does DBU require the SAT or ACT?
Dallas Baptist University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 32% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for DBU?
The middle 50% of Dallas Baptist University enrolled first-year students scored 960–1213 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at DBU?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (579 of 7,303).
Is DBU getting harder to get into?
Dallas Baptist University accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Dallas Baptist University overview