by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Dallas Baptist University stood at $40,190 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,850; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,340 |
| Fees | $1,850 |
| Total | $40,190 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Dallas Baptist University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Dallas Baptist University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Dallas Baptist University runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Dallas Baptist University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Dallas Baptist University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $32,220 |
| Two Years Ago | $33,810 |
| One Year Ago | $36,510 |
| Most Recent Year | $38,340 |
This chart shows the way tuition at DBU has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 5.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $42,204 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.14%, putting next year’s cost near $42,657.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $42,657 |
| In 2 Years | $45,275 |
| In 3 Years | $48,054 |
| In 4 Years | $51,003 |
| In 5 Years | $54,133 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $186,989.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Dallas Baptist University, go to the Dallas Baptist University Financial Aid page.
