Dallas Christian College

What Dallas Christian College does

Dallas Christian College (DCC) is a private, non-profit Christian higher education institution founded in 1950 and currently operated from a 22-acre campus in Farmers Branch (Dallas area), Texas. It offers associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), with every program requiring a Bible major or minor as a core curriculum element. The institution serves multiple student populations through three primary delivery modalities: traditional on-campus programs with residential housing (Newland Hall for men, Winslow Hall for women), DCC|Online (asynchronous online delivery with six-week course cycles), and FLEXCampus (a hybrid model allowing simultaneous classroom, live web conference, or recorded-session participation). Graduate offerings include the Master of Transformative Ministry, Master of Transformative Leadership, Master of Arts in Multicultural Engagement, and a Competency-Based Education Master of Arts in Language Development & Translation developed with Pioneer Bible Translators.

The institution runs a diversified revenue model with five streams: per-credit-hour tuition (varying by modality and student type), required room and board for traditional students under 21, athletic scholarships and NAIA Division I programs, donations through the "Give to DCC" program, and Veterans Administration educational benefits (Chapter 33, Chapter 30, Chapter 1606, VR&E, Fry Scholarship, and Tuition Assistance across all military branches). Approximately 95% of students receive financial aid from federal grants, work-study, scholarships, veterans' benefits, and private loans, indicating a high effective tuition discount. Distribution is hybrid: direct admissions through dallas.edu and admissions counselors, church and parachurch partnerships rooted in Restoration Movement heritage, a partnership with Compass Christian Church for the Worley School of Ministry, and dedicated military outreach. Brian D. Smith, Ph.D., has served as President since 2014.

Name

Dallas Christian College

Legal name

Dallas Christian College

Website

https://dallas.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dallas Christian College is a private, ABHE-accredited Christian college in Farmers Branch, Texas offering associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees across Bible-integrated programs. It serves traditional undergraduates, adult learners, military-affiliated students, and graduate students through on-campus, DCC|Online, and FLEXCampus delivery formats.

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Product category

Christian Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Bible-integrated curriculum
• Online degree programs
• Graduate ministry programs
• Teacher certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition charged per credit hour for undergraduate and graduate programs. Online programs have different rate structures than traditional on-campus programs. Additional fees include course fees, library fees, technology fees, and student services fees.
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing (Newland Hall for men, Winslow Hall for women) and meal plans generate auxiliary revenue. Housing is required for full-time traditional students under 21 without local family.
3. Athletic Programs: Revenue from athletic scholarships and D-1 athletic program. Maximum all-inclusive institutional aid for athletic students is $15,000.
4. Donations and Gifts: The college relies on donations and alumni giving through its 'Give to DCC' program. Church matching scholarships and endowed scholarships provide additional revenue streams.
5. Veterans Benefits Administration: Revenue from military educational benefits including Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 1606, and other VA education programs. DCC is certified to receive and administer these benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dallas Christian College is a private, non-profit Christian higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with Bible-integrated curriculum across multiple delivery formats. Programs span Bible & Theology, Business, Practical Ministries, Psychology, Sports Science, Teacher Education, and graduate-level degrees including Master of Transformative Ministry, Master of Transformative Leadership, Master of Arts in Multicultural Engagement, and Master of Arts in Language Development & Translation, delivered via Traditional On-Campus, DCC|Online, and FLEXCampus hybrid modalities.

Product overview

Dallas Christian College (DCC) is a biblically-oriented Christian higher education institution offering a unified portfolio of educational products and delivery formats. The core offering consists of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across Bible & Theology, Business, Practical Ministries, Psychology, Sports Science, and Teacher Education, all combining professional studies with biblical foundation. DCC distributes its programs through multiple modalities: Traditional On-Campus Programs (day and evening classes at the Dallas, Texas campus), DCC|Online (fully asynchronous online delivery for global students with six-week course cycles), and FLEXCampus (a hybrid format allowing simultaneous participation via classroom, live web conference, or recorded sessions with next-day online completion). Graduate offerings include the Master of Transformative Ministry (MTM), Master of Arts in Multicultural Engagement (MA-ME), Master of Arts in Language Development & Translation (MA-LDT) with a competency-based education model, and Master of Transformative Leadership (MTL). Supporting products include the Worley School of Ministry apprenticeship program (a partnership with Compass Christian Church), the Alternative Certification Program for teacher certification, and D-1 Athletic Scholarships for student-athletes. The institution has delivered online education for over 20 years and serves a diverse student body through on-campus, online, and hybrid formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Worley School of Ministry: Ministry Apprenticeship Program partnership between DCC and Compass Christian Church of Colleyville, Texas, named in honor of Mark Worley. Offers 18-credit Worley Leadership Ministry Certificate and 60-credit Associate of Arts in Practical Ministries.
• Master of Transformative Leadership (MTL)
• MA-ME (Master of Arts in Multicultural Engagement)
• MA-LDT (Master of Arts in Language Development & Translation)

Products and services

• DCC|Online Fully asynchronous online learning platform delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs, allowing students worldwide to attend with flexible start dates and six-week course cycles. Targets working adults and global learners seeking Christian higher education.
• FLEXCampus Hybrid delivery format for non-traditional adult students offering simultaneous participation via classroom attendance, live web conference, or recorded session viewing with next-day online completion.
• Traditional On-Campus Programs Day and evening classes held at the Dallas, Texas campus, serving traditional undergraduate students with on-site instruction across multiple majors. Includes on-campus housing (Newland Hall for men, Winslow Hall for women) and meal plans.
• Worley School of Ministry Ministry apprenticeship program delivered in partnership with Compass Christian Church, combining hands-on training under church mentors with college credit coursework. Offers an 18-credit Worley Leadership Ministry Certificate or 60-credit Associate of Arts in Practical Ministries.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Associate and bachelor's degree programs across departments including Bible & Theology, Business, Practical Ministries, Psychology, Sports Science, Teacher Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Humanities, combining Bible curriculum with professional studies and general education from a Christian worldview.
• Master of Transformative Ministry (MTM) 36-credit fully online graduate program completed in approximately 2 years, featuring 8-week course intervals with 12 courses organized around four themes: Theology of Transformation, Personal & Relational Transformation, Community Transformation, and Organizational Transformation.
• Master of Arts in Multicultural Engagement (MA-ME) 36-37 credit graduate program preparing students for God-centered transformational leadership in cross-cultural missional settings, emphasizing community engagement, ethical leadership, and practical missionary experience.
• Master of Arts in Language Development & Translation (MA-LDT) 37-credit competency-based online graduate program developed in partnership with Pioneer Bible Translators, preparing students for Bible translation and scripture engagement initiatives globally through studies in anthropology, biblical languages, linguistics, and translation principles.
• Master of Transformative Leadership (MTL) 36-credit online graduate program combining theology, leadership theory, and practical ministry to cultivate Christ-centered, interdisciplinary impact across diverse communities and vocational contexts.
• Alternative Certification Program (ACP) Texas Education Agency-approved program enabling individuals with a bachelor's degree to earn public school teacher certification through an eight-week instructional block followed by supervised teaching or a full-year internship. Priced at $3,500 total program package.
• Athletics Program DCC Crusaders athletic program offering scholarships and competition in multiple sports including basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, golf, and cross-country, competing at the NAIA Division I level with athletic scholarships up to $15,000 maximum all-inclusive institutional aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% job placement rate for Class of 2023 graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pioneer Bible TranslatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas Christian College developed the Master of Arts in Language Development & Translation program in close collaboration with Pioneer Bible Translators (PBT). PBT provides student advising, expert instructors, graduate placement, and guidance from practitioners on field needs that influence program content. The partnership enables DCC to offer competency-based education aligned with real-world Bible translation needs.
• Compass Christian Church (Colleyville, Texas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCC and Compass Christian Church partnered to create the Worley School of Ministry, named in honor of Mark Worley's faithful service. The school offers ministry apprenticeship under mentors from DCC faculty and Compass pastoral staff. Students can earn the 18-credit Worley Leadership Ministry Certificate or complete a 60-credit Associate of Arts in Practical Ministries through courses at Compass Christian Church campus.
• Texas Education AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCC's Alternative Certification Program is fully approved by the Texas Education Agency and State Board for Educator Certification. The program qualifies DCC to provide standard Texas Teacher Certifications to eligible candidates through the E.L. and Sue Derr Teacher Education Department.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCC's Teacher Education program qualifies graduates for ACSI Teacher Certification in addition to Texas state certification, expanding employment opportunities for education graduates.
• Veterans AdministrationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDCC participates in VA education benefit programs including Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill, Chapter 1606, VR&E, and Fry Scholarship. The college has a VA certifying official who processes enrollment certifications and helps students access military education benefits.
• U.S. Department of Defense (Military Branches)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDCC accepts Tuition Assistance from all military branches (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard). Each branch administers its own tuition assistance program with eligibility requirements varying by service.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biola University: Christian university in California integrating biblical worldview across academic disciplines, with online and graduate programs targeting similar adult-learner, ministry, and professional student segments.
• Houston Christian University: Houston Baptist-tradition university offering faith-based undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with similar sport and ministry emphases to DCC.
• Criswell College: Dallas-based Christian college offering biblical and ministry-focused degree programs. Most directly comparable peer due to overlapping theology-heavy curriculum, Dallas metro footprint, and similar Restoration/Baptist heritage.
• Moody Bible Institute: Chicago-based Bible college with a similar mission of integrating biblical/theological education with professional preparation; comparable in curriculum emphasis and faith-based delivery model.
• Southwestern Assemblies of God University: Texas-based Christian university with significant online programs, ministry/theology majors, and adult-learner focus, operating a comparable multi-format delivery model.
• LeTourneau University: Texas-based Christian university blending Bible-centered curriculum with broad professional programs, including online delivery and adult degree completion — similar multi-modal structure to DCC.
• Dallas Baptist University: Dallas-area Baptist-affiliated university with comparable undergraduate/graduate programs, online division (DBU Online), and D-1 athletics serving similar faith-based student segments.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University: Largest online Christian university in the U.S., competing with DCC for online undergraduate, graduate, and competency-based adult enrollments; broader portfolio but overlaps heavily in target market.

Regional players

• Kentucky Christian University: Restoration Movement-affiliated Christian college in Kentucky offering Bible-integrated undergraduate and online programs with a comparable niche audience and faith-based mission.

Emerging players

• Regent University: Virginia-based Christian university with strong online graduate and ministry programs (including CBE-style offerings), competing for the same working-adult Christian-learner segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dallas-christian-college

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Profiles12 records

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