Applying to DBU

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
91.00%	1,089

Dallas Baptist University's acceptance rate is 91.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,018 students applied and 7,296 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into DBU.

DBU's acceptance rate places 42nd out of 77 Texas colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,089 and the ACT score is 23 at DBU. DBU's SAT score ranks 25th out of 59 Texas colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to DBU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Dallas Baptist University is 91.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.00%. 2,943 men and 5,075 women applied to DBU and 2,649 men and 4,669 women students were accepted.

Among them, 238 men and 327 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DBU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DBU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,018	2,943	5,075	0	0
Admitted	7,296	2,649	4,669	0	0
Enrolled	584	238	327	0	0
Acceptance Rate	91.00%	90.01%	92.00%	-	-
Yield	8.00%	8.98%	7.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Dallas Baptist University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 186 students (32% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 92 students (16%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DBU.

The median SAT score is 1,089 with 554 SAT EBRW and 535 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 597 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 21 at DBU. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Dallas Baptist University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at DBU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1089	1217
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	490	554	620
SAT Math	470	535	597
ACT Composite	21	23	27
ACT Math	18	24	26
ACT English	19	24	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Dallas Baptist University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DBU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Dallas Baptist University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

DBU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to DBU.

Admission Information for Applying to DBU
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://www.dbu.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.dbu.edu/applications
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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