Dallas Baptist University Acceptance Rate
Dallas, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,018
- Admitted
- 7,303
- Yield
- 7.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Dallas Baptist University's acceptance rate has risen from 46.2% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,787 to 8,018 (+188%) over that period.
Its 91.1% rate makes Dallas Baptist University more selective than about 18% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 25%.
Dallas Baptist University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 7.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,787 | 1,288 | 46.2% | 494 |
| 2015–16 | 2,949 | 1,236 | 41.9% | 499 |
| 2016–17 | 3,259 | 1,405 | 43.1% | 527 |
| 2017–18 | 3,770 | 1,486 | 39.4% | 540 |
| 2018–19 | 2,757 | 2,428 | 88.1% | 548 |
| 2019–20 | 3,241 | 2,912 | 89.8% | 572 |
| 2020–21 | 4,704 | 4,637 | 98.6% | 616 |
| 2021–22 | 6,916 | 6,501 | 94% | 686 |
| 2022–23 | 8,519 | 7,784 | 91.4% | 687 |
| 2023–24 | 8,018 | 7,303 | 91.1% | 579 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,075 | 4,652 | 91.7% |
| Men | 2,943 | 2,651 | 90.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 470–597 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 16% |
How Dallas Baptist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Dallas Baptist University's acceptance rate?
Dallas Baptist University's acceptance rate is 91.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,303 admitted of 8,018 applicants).
Is Dallas Baptist University test optional?
Dallas Baptist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Dallas Baptist University?
Dallas Baptist University received 8,018 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,303.
What SAT score do you need for Dallas Baptist University?
Admitted students at Dallas Baptist University typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–597 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Dallas Baptist University getting harder to get into?
Dallas Baptist University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.2% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.dbu.edu/.