Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $52,716. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,190 |
| Housing & meals | $10,215 |
| Books & supplies | $1,320 |
| Personal & travel | $3,195 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,204 |
| Total cost of attendance | $52,716 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need attending eligible private nonprofit Texas colleges may receive a Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG); amounts are set each year. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
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DBU net price compared with other Texas colleges
DBU has the 91st-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Saint Edward's University | $25,578 | 63% | $58,826 |
| 88 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $26,106 | 49% | $56,132 |
| 89 | Abilene Christian University | $26,182 | 59% | $55,736 |
| 90 | LeTourneau University | $28,185 | 59% | $57,103 |
| 91 | Dallas Baptist University | $28,516 | 57% | $56,807 |
| 92 | Parker University | $29,135 | 74% | $42,091 |
| 93 | Southwestern University | $29,224 | 73% | $56,878 |
| 94 | Texas Christian University | $36,660 | 86% | $68,424 |
| 95 | Southern Methodist University | $40,892 | 84% | $78,354 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why DBU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | 89% | $28,516 | 57% | $56,807 | This school |
| Saint Edward's University | 81% | $25,578 | 63% | $58,826 | |
| Houston Christian University | 84% | $20,629 | 49% | $55,933 | |
| St. Mary's University | 98% | $21,145 | 59% | $56,955 | |
| University of St Thomas | 90% | $19,359 | 69% | $59,224 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Dallas Baptist University would cost you $2,938 more per year than Saint Edward's University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Dallas Baptist University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$11,194).
- Saint Edward's University gives aided families $16,941 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | DBU | Saint Edward's University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,190 | $51,384 | −$11,194 |
| Books & supplies | $1,320 | $2,308 | −$988 |
| Housing & meals | $10,215 | $14,010 | −$3,795 |
| Personal & travel | $3,195 | $3,150 | +$45 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,204 | −$4,133 | +$1,929 |
| Sticker price | $52,716 | $66,719 | −$14,003 |
| Average grants | −$24,200 | −$41,141 | +$16,941 |
| You pay | $28,516 | $25,578 | +$2,938 |
“+” means DBU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
DBU cost questions
How much is tuition at DBU?
Tuition and fees are $40,190 a year.
What is the total cost of attending DBU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $52,716 a year.
What do families actually pay at DBU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $28,516 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $25,326; $48–75k pay $28,024; $110k+ pay $32,273.
How much debt do DBU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,000, and 5.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Dallas Baptist University overview