An Investment in Your Future
Your education is valuable and your college years are incredible. Both the experience and the degree are an investment in YOU - growing you as a person and preparing you for the future God has planned.
Here is an overview of the cost of a DBU education - we hope to have made it clear and simple, because nobody likes complicated financial information! Want to dig into all the details? Click through the cost breakdown below or jump over to our Net Price Calculator to get an even more accurate cost estimate specific to you!
And don't let these numbers scare you - head to our Financial Aid and Scholarships pages next! 86% of students receive some form of financial aid or scholarships and there are so many ways to make paying for college possible!
Adom Spencer
Alumnus ('23)
"The scholarships provided by DBU have greatly blessed and motivated me to help pursue the calling the Lord has placed on my life. Receiving the Christian Leadership Scholarship, in particular, has encouraged me to serve in local churches in the Dallas area, volunteer for non-profit organizations, and participate in on-campus ministries."
Jordan Walkinshaw
Alumna ('19)
"I transferred to DBU because of a desire for an education that would prepare me not only for the secular business world and corporate America but one that could also prepare me for the mission field. I learned applicable Bible knowledge, general business skills, and even how to market myself on social media platforms, which is increasingly crucial to a successful business. What I was most grateful for was that I had a relationship with many of my professors; they knew what my career aspirations were, they noticed when I wasn't in class and reached out, they networked for me, and even prayed for me when I got married."
The Big Picture
Tuition & Fees
per Year:
$41,670*
Avg. Financial Aid Award
per Year:
$35,004**
*based on incoming first-year students for Fall 2025 taking 12-18 credit hours per fall and winter/spring semesters
**based on incoming first-year students for Fall 2024 from all aid sources, including federally subsidized loans.
The Details
| 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time undergraduate tuition (12-18 hours per semester) | $19,170 | $19,845 |
*Visit the webpage explaining DBU's block tuition program for more information.
Residence Halls Per Semester
| Spence Hall* | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| 2-Person Room | $2,500 |
| 3-Person Room | $2,250 |
| Spence Pod | $2,800 |
| Long Summer | $1,680 |
| Summer I or II | $840 |
| Crowley/Lange/Williams* | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| 2-Person Room | $2,200 |
| 3-Person Room | $1,950 |
| Long Summer | $1,680 |
| Summer I or II | $840 |
| Learning-Living Communities at Ford Village | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Jewel House** | $3,350 + $380 |
| Stone House** | $3,350 + $380 |
*At least a minimum 14-meal plan is required for all students living in the residence halls during the Fall and Spring semesters.
**Living and Learning Communities have an additional $380 charge per semester for further programming, materials, and apparel and have a minimum Resident Flex Plan 10 meal plan requirement.
Residence Hall Meal Plans Per Semester
| Traditional Plans | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| 14 Meal Plan: 14 meals per week, $125 Flex Dollars* | $3,050 + tax |
| Unlimited Plan: unlimited meals per week, $100 Flex Dollars | $3,200 + tax |
| Unlimited Plus Plan: unlimited meals per week, $500 Flex Dollars | $3,600 + tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 10 (10 meals per week, $150 Flex Dollars)** | $2,225 + tax |
*Minimum required plan for Dorm Students.
**Minimum required plan for Stone House and Jewel House Residents at Ford Village
Upperclassman Housing Per Month (12-month contract, Billed Fall/Spring/Summer)
| Housing Type | 2024-2025 Lease |
|---|---|
| Colonial Village Apartments | |
| 4-Person Apartment | $6,840* |
| 5-Person Apartment | $6,240* |
| Mabee Village Townhomes | |
| 6-Person Townhome | $6,600* |
| 7-Person Townhome | $6,000* |
| Mabee Village Brownstones | |
| 6-Person Brownstone | $7,080* |
| 7-Person Brownstone | $6,480* |
| Ford Village Residential College | |
| 8-Person Rate | $7,320* |
| Programming Fee | $380** |
*A 12-month housing agreement is required of all students living in the Colonial Village Apartments, Brownstone Apartments, or Williamsburg Townhomes.
**The Ford Village Residential College has an additional $380 charge per person per semester for further programming.
Upperclassman Housing Meal Plans Per Semester
| Apartment Life Resident Plans | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Resident Flex Plan* | $290 + tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 3 (w/$200 flex)** | $850 + tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 7 (w/$175 flex) | $1,650 + tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 10 (w/$150 flex)*** | $2,225 + tax |
*Minimum required plan for Apartment, Townhome, and Brownstone students.
**Minimum required plan for Upperclassmen Ford Village residents
***Minimum required plan for Stone House and Jewel House Residents at Ford Village
| Ford Village Meal Plans | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| Ford Village Flex Plan 3 (w/$200 flex) | $850 + tax |
| Ford Village Flex Plan 7 (w/$175 flex) | $1,650 + tax |
| Ford Village Flex Plan 10 (w/$150 flex) | $2,225 + tax |
| Ford Village 14 Meal Plan: 14 meals per week, $125 Flex Dollars* | $3,050 + tax |
| Ford Village Unlimited Plan: unlimited meals per week, $100 Flex Dollars | $3,200 + tax |
| Ford Village Unlimited Plus Plan: unlimited meals per week, $500 Flex Dollars | $3,600 + tax |
| Colonial Plans | 2024-2025 |
|---|---|
| 50 Meal Block | $340 + tax |
| The Patriot Plan: 15 meals, $350 Patriot Dollars | $350 + tax |
Residence Halls Per Semester
| Spence Hall* | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| 2-Person Room | $2,600 |
| 3-Person Room | $2,340 |
| Spence Pod | $2,900 |
| Long Summer | $1,750 |
| Summer I or II | $875 |
| Crowley/Lange/Williams* | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| 2-Person Room | $2,275 |
| 3-Person Room | $2,025 |
| Long Summer | $1,750 |
| Summer I or II | $875 |
| Learning-Living Communities at Ford Village | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| Jewel House** | $3,470+ $380 |
| Stone House** | $3,470+ $380 |
*At least a minimum 14-meal plan is required for all students living in the residence halls during the Fall and Spring semesters.
**Living and Learning Communities have an additional - charge per semester for further programming, materials, and apparel and have a minimum Resident Flex Plan 10 meal plan requirement.
Residence Hall Meal Plans Per Semester
| Traditional Plans | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| 14 Meal Plan: 14 meals per week, $125 Flex Dollars* | $3,200+ tax |
| Unlimited Plan: unlimited meals per week, $100 Flex Dollars | $3,365 + tax |
| Unlimited Plus Plan: unlimited meals per week, $500 Flex Dollars | $3,765+ tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 10 (10 meals per week, $150 Flex Dollars)** | $2,340+ tax |
*Minimum required plan for Dorm Students.
**Minimum required plan for Stone House and Jewel House Residents at Ford Village
Upperclassman Housing (12-month contract, Billed Fall/Spring/Summer)
| Housing Type | 2025-2026 Lease |
|---|---|
| Colonial Village Apartments | |
| 4-Person Apartment | $7,080* |
| 5-Person Apartment | $6,480* |
| Mabee Village Townhomes | |
| 6-Person Townhome | $6,840* |
| 7-Person Townhome | $6,240* |
| Mabee Village Brownstones | |
| 6-Person Brownstone | $7,320* |
| 7-Person Brownstone | $6,720* |
| Ford Village Residential College | |
| 8-Person Rate | $7,560* |
| Programming Fee | $380** |
*A 12-month housing agreement is required of all students living in the Colonial Village Apartments, Brownstone Apartments, or Williamsburg Townhomes.
**The Ford Village Residential College has an additional - charge per person per semester for further programming.
Upperclassman Housing Meal Plans Per Semester
| Apartment Life Resident Plans | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| Resident Flex Plan* | $310 + tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 3 (w/$200 flex)** | $900 + tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 7 (w/$175 flex) | $1,735 + tax |
| Resident Flex Plan 10 (w/$150 flex)*** | $2,340 + tax |
*Minimum required plan for Apartment, Townhome, and Brownstone students.
**Minimum required plan for Upperclassmen Ford Village residents
***Minimum required plan for Stone House and Jewel House Residents at Ford Village
| Ford Village Meal Plans | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| Ford Village Flex Plan 3 (w/$200 flex) | $900 + tax |
| Ford Village Flex Plan 7 (w/$175 flex) | $1,735 + tax |
| Ford Village Flex Plan 10 (w/$150 flex) | $2,340 + tax |
| Ford Village 14 Meal Plan: 14 meals per week, $125 Flex Dollars* | $3,200 + tax |
| Ford Village Unlimited Plan: unlimited meals per week, $100 Flex Dollars | $3,365 + tax |
| Ford Village Unlimited Plus Plan: unlimited meals per week, $500 Flex Dollars | $3,765 + tax |
| Colonial Plans | 2025-2026 |
|---|---|
| 50 Meal Block | $360 + tax |
| The Patriot Plan: 15 meals, $350 Patriot Dollars | $350 + tax |
Student Fees Per Semester
| Student Fees* | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Fee** | $750 | $800 |
| Technology Fee | $175 | $190 |
*These fees represent a charge per semester for all DBU students. However, additional fees may apply for application, registration, or other courses of study. These additional fees may be applied as needed. Please visit the DBU Cashier's Office website for information regarding these items.
**DBU does not charge a separate parking fee like most universities. Instead, upkeep of the parking lots has been included in the Student Services Fee. The Student Services Fee is used to pay a portion of the total cost of shuttle services, health services, athletic events, student activities, parking, online library resources, library databases, interlibrary loan services, the Fitness Center, and synchronous learning resources. This fee is charged to both graduate and undergraduate students taking an in-person course on the main campus.
We understand that paying for college can sometimes be challenging, which is why we have provided a variety of scholarship and financial opportunities for students to discover through our Office of Financial Aid.
We also have many Payment Plans available through our Cashier's Office so that students can space out their payment over the course of the semester.
Please note, all students must reach Financial Settlement with DBU prior to the start of each semester. After all grants, scholarships, and federal loans have been applied to the student account, the student must pay the remaining balance in full, enroll in a DBU Payment Plan with a payment method on file, or have an approved loan in place to cover the account balance.