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Criswell College

Private nonprofit 4-year · Dallas, Texas · 132 undergradsSouthern BaptistTest-optional

Admission10 in 10 get in100% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$4,570a year · sticker $30,456
Graduation rate
41%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$50,531median per year
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Criswell College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Dallas, Texas with 132 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, costs an average of $4,570 a year after grants and graduates 41% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Criswell College acceptance rate and admissions

Criswell College admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

Criswell College tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$17,190
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$9,054
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$30,456
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$4,570

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $4,570 a year after grants and scholarships, $25,886 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$4,525
$30,001 to $48,000$2,461
$48,001 to $75,000$3,968
$75,001 to $110,000$2,857
Over $110,000$10,406

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Criswell College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Criswell College graduation rate, earnings and debt

41%
finished within 6 years
100%
came back for year two
54%
get a Pell Grant
  • 41% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $50,531 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).

Earnings compared

Criswell College$50,531
Texas median, private nonprofit 4-year$56,676
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Criswell College majors and what graduates earn

Criswell College awarded bachelor's degrees in 5 fields recently.

All 5 majors at Criswell College
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies6$42,578n/an/a
Divinity and ministry3n/an/an/a
Psychology3n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level1n/an/an/a
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics1n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Criswell College

3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 3 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Divinity and ministryMaster's9n/an/a
Mental health counselingMaster's3n/an/a
Religious studiesMaster's2n/an/a

Students and location

  • 132 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 54% women, 46% men
  • 5 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large city
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Criswell College?

Criswell College admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Criswell College cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $17,190. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $4,570 a year in 2024-25.

Is Criswell College test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Criswell College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Criswell College?

41% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Criswell College graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,531 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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