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Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211-9299		 General information
 (214) 333-7100

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees, Doctor's degrees
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 5,244 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 25

Mission
The purpose of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.
 
About this School
Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a Christian liberal arts university located in Dallas, Texas, USA. The school's stated purpose is to provide quality Christ-centered education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in order to produce servant leaders who can integrate faith, learning and profession. DBU is aligned with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
 
History
DBU began as Decatur Baptist College in Decatur, Texas, in 1898. Originally a two-year college, it served as a feeder to the larger baptist institution, Baylor University in Waco, Texas. In 1965, DBU moved from Decatur to its present location in southwest Dallas as a result of the local Dallas Baptist Association's desire for a local baptist college. Plagued by financial problems, the school struggled for a number of years. Campus folklore says that many believed the official name of the school to be "Financially Troubled Dallas Baptist University", since it always preceded the name of the university. However, in the late 1980s, Dr. Gary Cook became president of the university, a turning point in its history. Enrollment has increased and the school has emerged from its financial difficulties. The Fall 2005 enrollment for DBU was 4,988 students.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 16,440$ 14,940$ 13,650
Out of State$ 16,440$ 14,940$ 13,650
Books and Supplies$ 1,800$ 1,350$ 1,020
On-Campus
Room and board$ 5,409$ 5,148$ 4,959
Other Expenses$ 2,322$ 2,268$ 2,178
Off Campus
Room and board$ 8,217$ 8,028$ 7,713
Other Expenses$ 3,951$ 3,861$ 3,708
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 3,951$ 3,861$ 3,708

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 30% $ 3,256
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 38% $ 3,228
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 87% $ 7,332
Loans to students 55% $ 6,358
 
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