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Admission to Dallas Baptist University

Find Your Place

DBU offers education to meet your calling.

Are you a high school or transfer student looking to start your new journey? We have 75+ majors to explore.

Needing to take the next step and earn a graduate degree? We have 35+ master's programs that cover a variety of fields.

Do you want to be challenged so you can take your business, school, or ministry to the next level? We have 2 doctoral programs ready to lead you there.

Throughout every program, there is one driving mission —to transform students who transform the world— for the glory of God alone.


*Accepted Traditional Age First Year & Transfer Students

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Admissions Deadlines

DBU Admissions deadlines are rolling for most programs, and applicants are welcome to apply at any time.

Prospective students are encouraged to apply early since some types of Financial Aid have priority deadlines.

Admissions by Type

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High School & Transfer Students

Gain more than a degree. Receive a transformative educational experience that makes your calling a reality.

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Master's Programs

Learn how you can begin the next step in your educational journey through our variety of master's programs.

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Doctoral Programs

You have a unique calling to lead. Let us come alongside you and challenge you to become the leader God has prepared you to be.

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Online Education

Discover a diverse network of students and scholars who are prepared to help you achieve your educational goals in an online environment.

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Degree Completion

Whether you left the classroom years ago or never got around to the first class, DBU is ready to help you complete your educational goals.

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International Students

More than 580 students representing some 50 countries study at DBU, their home away from home. Will you join them in this educational adventure?

Student Testimonials

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Alexandria Figueroa

"When it came time to choose where to go to school, there was no competition. It was always DBU. I want other people to know about this amazing family that is here on University Hill."

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Ben Huteson

"As soon as I walked into the admissions office, I heard the Lord tell me, 'This is home,' and as soon as I could, I began working on the application process."

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Rachel Rolfe

"I have always been surrounded by godly influences during my time here. DBU has challenged my faith and matured me in my walk with Christ, and I am forever grateful to see the fruits of that today."

Visit DBU

Want to know more about our Home on the Hill?

One of the best ways to determine if DBU is the right school for you is to visit our beautiful
368-acre campus, located in the rolling hills of southwestern Dallas and overlooking
Mountain Creek Lake.

Financial Aid

At its heart, education is an investment.

It takes time to study and put in the hours needed to produce positive results. It takes involvement from friends, mentors, and family members to stretch and grow students. And it takes resources to ensure you have the ability to begin and complete a program.

DBU's Patriot Perspectives Blog

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