Private school in Texas with 6,900 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
53%
Women
55%
Men
50%
Total number of applicants
15,685
Women: 53%
Men: 47%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
19%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$77,674
Out-of-state
$77,674
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 16%
ACT: 23%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,572
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
52%
Enrolled men:
48%
6-year graduation rate
81%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
91%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
9%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 7%
Black: 5%
Hispanic: 13%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 70%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
11:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
American Athletic Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
American Athletic Conference
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Location
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, TX 75275
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Southwest
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
HBCU
No
Contact information
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