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Criswell College

Criswell College

Dallas, TX · City · 132 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Criswell College, a private Christian institution in Dallas, Texas, is widely recognized for its rigorous commitment to biblical authority and its mission of preparing students for both vocational ministry and professional marketplace careers. While historically famous for its deep theological and Biblical Studies programs, the college also features strong, faith-integrated degrees in Education, Psychology, and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). The campus culture is uniquely close-knit and mentorship-driven, offering students a supportive, Christ-centered community with immediate access to the diverse hands-on ministry and internship opportunities of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Distinctively, Criswell sets itself apart through the Criswell Legacy Fellowship, a program designed to provide eligible students with significant tuition coverage to help them graduate with minimal student debt as they pursue their calling.


Wikipedia:Criswell College is a private Baptist Christian college and divinity school in Dallas, Texas. The college's stated mission is to provide ministerial and professional higher education for men and women preparing to serve as Christian leaders throughout society, while maintaining an institutional commitment to biblical inerrancy.

Location
Dallas, TX, 75246-1537 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DFW · Dallas/Fort Worth
17 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$27,748
Avg net price
$21,630
Room & board
$9,010
Tuition
$15,750
Books & supplies
$1,842/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$20,353
$48–75k
$20,636
$75–110k
$23,900
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
60%
4-yr on-time completion
0%
1st-yr retention
100%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
58%
Transferred
2%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,026
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,185
Median debt
$25,346
Monthly loan payment
$269
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,000$20,882
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
5
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
Median family income
$32,296
Independent students
63%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
17%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,026
10 years after entry
$43,185
Theological and Ministerial Studies14
Bible/Biblical Studies7
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics3
Psychology, General1
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Institutional
Endowment
$12M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
24%
Avg faculty salary
$6,560/mo
Instructional spend/student
$22,814
Federal loan rate
18%

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