Enrollment

For the first time in its 108-year history, Dallas Baptist University has enrolled more than 5,000 students. As of the Fall semester 2008, the University had enrolled 5,297 students, an increase of 1.0% over the previous record of 5,244, which was set in fall 2007. This new record marks the 21st consecutive year in which student enrollment has grown.

Fall 2008 also saw an increase in graduate enrollment to 1,589 students, 46 more than last year's record total of 1,543 students, and an increase of almost 500% since the fall of 1988. The University has added more than 13 graduate programs over the last 18 years, most recently introducing its first doctoral programs: the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

Of the 5,000 students, DBU welcomed over 500 incoming freshman and transfer students to the 2008 SWAT (Student Welcome And Transition) Week. Activities throughout the week included information sessions, special receptions, and small group gatherings.

"When I first came here in the spring of 1988, I never dreamed we would have 5,000 students," said DBU President Gary Cook. "God has truly blessed us beyond anything that we could ever imagine, and we are truly grateful."