ROTC at Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Dallas Baptist University students join Army ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington and Air Force ROTC at Texas Christian University.
Cross-town & partner options
Dallas Baptist University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 9.7 mi
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 24.3 miROTC outcomes
Students at Dallas Baptist University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 2.7 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 89% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 960–1,213 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 20–26 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $40,190 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,190 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Dallas Baptist University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Dallas Baptist University has 2,403 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Dallas Baptist University takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Graduate | All programs | Unlimited |
| Doctorate | All programs | Unlimited |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Dallas Baptist University: FAQ
Does Dallas Baptist University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Dallas Baptist University students join Army ROTC at University of Texas at Arlington and Air Force ROTC at Texas Christian University.
Which ROTC branches can Dallas Baptist University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Texas at Arlington, 10 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Texas Christian University, 24 mi).
Is ROTC at Dallas Baptist University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Dallas Baptist University and train with the unit at University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Christian University.
School links and location
These links belong to Dallas Baptist University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
dbu.edu
- Admissions
dbu.edu
- Apply
dbu.edu
- Financial aid
dbu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Dallas, TX 75211-9299
IPEDS UNITID: 224226
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