Costs and Dates for the Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program at Dallas Baptist University offers five 8-week session periods throughout the calendar year. All new students are required to attend a mandatory new student orientation as well as complete an initial placement test prior to the start of their program.
| 2026 IEP Program Calendar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | New Student Orientation | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Spring-1 | January 8 – 12, 2026 | January 13, 2026 | March 10, 2026 |
| Spring-2 | March 13 – 17, 2026 | March 18, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Summer | May 28 – June 1, 2026 | June 2, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Fall-1 | August 6 – 10, 2026 | August 11, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fall-2 | October 15 – 19, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | December 17, 2026 |
Tuition and Fees
These are the current rates for the Intensive English Program at Dallas Baptist University. Prices are provided for the 8-week session, 16-week academic semester, and summer.
| Program Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| English for Communication | Tuition, Fees, and Tax | Health Insurance | Total Program Costs |
| 16 weeks Spring 1 and Spring 2, 2026 |
$7,800 | $1,302.50 | $8,832.50 |
| 8 weeks Spring 1 or Spring 2, 2026 |
$3,900 | $1,032.50 | $4,932.50 |
| 8 weeks Summer 2026 |
$4,100 | $436.00 | $4,536.00 |
| 16 weeks Fall 1 or Fall 2, 2026 Spring 1 or Spring 2, 2027 |
$8,200 | 1100* | $9,300.00 |
| 8 weeks Fall 1 or Fall 2, 2026 Spring 1 or Spring 2, 2027 |
$4,100 | 1100* | $4,932.50 |
| English for Academic Studies | Tuition, Fees, and Tax | Health Insurance | Total Program Costs |
| 16 weeks Spring 1 and Spring 2, 2026 |
$10,815 | $1,032.50 | $11,947.50 |
| 8 weeks Spring 2, 2026 |
$5,965 | $1,032.50 | $7,097.50 |
| 8 weeks Summer 2026 |
$5,000 | $436.00 | $5,436.00 |
| 16 weeks Fall 1 and Fall 2, 2026 Spring 1 and Spring 2, 2027 |
$11,335 | 1100* | $12,435.00 |
| 8 weeks Fall 2, 2026 Spring 2, 2027 |
$6,335 | 1100* | $7,435.00 |
* Estimated cost. Please check later for updated costs.
Prices shown above pertain to new/incoming IEP students
| Housing and Meal Plan (Optional) | |
|---|---|
| IEP Term | DBU Housing and Meals* |
| 16 weeks Spring 1 and Spring 2, 2026 |
$6,517.61 |
| 8 weeks Spring 2, 2026 |
$3,271.31 |
| 8 weeks Summer 2026 |
$3,550.00 |
| 8 weeks Fall 1, 2026 Spring 1, 2027 |
$3675* |
| 16 weeks Fall 1 and Fall 2, 2026 Spring 1 and Spring 2, 2027 |
$6975* |
| 8 weeks Fall 2, 2026 Spring 2, 2027 |
$3500* |
* Estimated cost. Please check later for updated costs.
* Includes residence hall cost based on double occupancy, $100 International Housing Set-up Fee, the university's "unlimited" meal plan, IEP supplemental meal plan, and tax.
If you have additional questions about the Intensive English Program, please contact the Department of International Admissions at +1 (214) 333-6905 or via email at globalinfo@dbu.edu.