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Criswell College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 190
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Dallas, Texas, Criswell College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Criswell College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Criswell College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, Criswell College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 69% at Criswell College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,750

Cost of attendance at Criswell College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,750

Cost of attendance at Criswell College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Criswell College received on average $9,140 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,140
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 6 38% $4,478 $26,870
Other Federal Grant 6 38% $4,478 $26,870
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 94% $7,349 $110,236
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 94% $9,140 $137,106

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Criswell College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Criswell College students is 62.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

62.5%

  • white 71.4% 5 students

Service Offerings

Criswell College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Criswell College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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