Dallas Baptist University (DBU) is a Christ-centered private Baptist university in Dallas, Texas, emphasizing faith-integrated academics and personal growth. Students rave about the beautiful hilltop campus, caring professors, vibrant community events like chapel and traditions, small classes, and strong spiritual support.

State

Texas

Student Population

2,400

Acceptance Rate

89%

GPA Range

3.4-3.5

SAT Range

960-1220

Common Majors

Business, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Biology, Education, Communications

"DBU feels like family. The Christ-centered culture, stunning hilltop campus with skyline views, chapel worship, clubs, and Dallas adventures make life exciting. Professors mentor personally, events like SWAT week build bonds, and it's safe, welcoming for spiritual and academic thriving!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$33,620–$38,140

Conference

Lone Star Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.3-73

Avg Women's Scores

72.3

Men's Team Notes

Dallas Baptist men’s golf averaged about 287–291 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 71–73 per player, in multi‑round events. The Patriots turned in several rounds in the 60s and 70s, posted multiple top‑3 finishes, and showed strong four‑man balance against regional‑level competition.

Women's Team Notes

Dallas Baptist women’s golf averaged about 289 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 72 per player, across 39 counted rounds. The team posted numerous low‑rounds in the 60s and 70s, earned a national ranking, and remained highly competitive in multi‑round, mid‑level‑level events.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Kenny Trapp

Women's Coach

Kenny Trapp

Men's Email

kenny@dbu.edu

Women's Email

kenny@dbu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Kenny Trapp enters his 20th season as head men's golf coach at Dallas Baptist University, guiding the Patriots to consistent Lone Star Conference contention through events like The Mule, Folds of Honor Challenge, and Ryan Palmer Invite. With assistants Josh Aguilar and Dustin Weldon, he builds on two decades of DII success from the Dallas campus, producing competitive regional teams.

Women's Coach Bio

In his 20th year directing DBU women's golf, Kenny Trapp leads the Patriots alongside the men's program in Lone Star competition. Supported by graduate assistants and a strong coaching staff, his tenure emphasizes sustained excellence, academic achievement, and postseason qualification in NCAA DII South Central Region play from Dallas.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"DBU feels like family. The Christ-centered culture, stunning hilltop campus with skyline views, chapel worship, clubs, and Dallas adventures make life exciting. Professors mentor personally, events like SWAT week build bonds, and it's safe, welcoming for spiritual and academic thriving!"

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Dallas Baptist women’s golf averaged about 289 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 72 per player, across 39 counted rounds. The team posted numerous low‑rounds in the 60s and 70s, earned a national ranking, and remained highly competitive in multi‑round, mid‑level‑level events.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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