Dallas Baptist University's published cost of attendance is $52,716. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,326, middle-income families pay around $28,024, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,273.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $52,716 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,190 |
| Room and Board | $11,876 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,926 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,200 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,516 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,326 |
| $30–48k | $25,996 |
| $48–75k | $28,024 |
| $75–110k | $28,242 |
| $110k+ | $32,273 |
Dallas Baptist University's published cost of attendance is $52,716. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $25,326, middle-income families pay around $28,024, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,273. Azimuth ranks Dallas Baptist University #1003 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Dallas Baptist University uses need-based aid to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,591, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,836; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,308, median federal debt of $21,591 projects to a monthly payment of about $244 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Dallas Baptist University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,308, placing Dallas Baptist University in the 44.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,309 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Dallas Baptist University in the 63.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dallas Baptist University #656 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings trajectory reflects solid early-career outcomes that position graduates for sustained financial growth over the decade following enrollment. The program lineup centers on business and professional fields that drive the institution's earnings profile. Business Administration is the largest program with 72 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $72,897, representing 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. Interdisciplinary Studies follows with 63 graduates earning $55,690, and the The Psychology, General program graduates 63 students earning $51,088. Biology, General and Communication and Media Studies round out the top programs, with graduates earning $60,722 and $48,598 respectively. This concentration in Business — the institution's defining academic strength — aligns with regional labor-market demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and supports the consistent earnings outcomes that characterize Dallas Baptist's return profile.
