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Criswell College
Criswell College admits nearly everyone — 100% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Criswell College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Criswell College sits in Dallas proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $78,720 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 132 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 100% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Criswell College won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Criswell College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 100% who got into Criswell College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Criswell College received 24 applications and admitted 22 (91.7%), with 18 enrolling.
How Criswell College compares
| Criswell College | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 100% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,750 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $43,185 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Criswell College's median earnings are $43,185 — below the Texas benchmark of $54,132. Weigh that against the $15,750 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Criswell College lists tuition at $15,750 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Criswell College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $15,750 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 132 undergraduates, Criswell College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
50% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Criswell College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Criswell College?
Criswell College doesn't look at test scores; its 100% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Criswell College's acceptance rate?
91.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 22 admitted from 24 applicants.
How much does Criswell College cost?
At Criswell College, published tuition is $15,750 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Criswell College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Criswell College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $43,185 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Texas A&M University-San Antonio — 92.8% admitted
- Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas — 100% admitted
- Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online — 100% admitted
- West Texas A & M University — 98.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.