Dallas Baptist University
Former names | Decatur Baptist College (1898–1965) Dallas Baptist College (1965–1985) |
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| Motto | Soli Deo gloria Glory to God alone |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1898 |
Religious affiliation | Baptist General Convention of Texas |
| Endowment | $41.7 million |
| Chancellor | Gary Cook |
| President | Adam Wright |
| Provost | Norma Hedin |
Academic staff | 124 (full-time) |
| Students | 4,247 |
| Undergraduates | 2,874 |
| Postgraduates | 1,373 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | 368 acres (1.49 km2) main campus |
| Colors | Red, white, blue |
| Nickname | Patriots |
Sporting affiliations | Conference USA (NCAA Division I, baseball only) Lone Star Conference (NCAA Division II, all other sports) |
| Website | dbu.edu |
Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a private Baptist university in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1898 as Decatur Baptist College, Dallas Baptist University currently operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Hurst. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.