- Dallas Institute of Funeral Service offers educational opportunities to those interested in funeral service as a career.
School Highlights
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service serves 454 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,800
- Acceptance Rate: 82%
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Total Faculty
16 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
Student Body
The student population of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Dallas Institute of Funeral Service diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
454 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
381 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
73 students
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
604 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
381 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
73 students
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
47%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
57%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,200
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,800 is more than the state average of $13,749. The private state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,800
$13,749
Tuition Notes
$ 3990/qtr on campus
$4500/qtr online
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,272
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,682
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
82%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is a non-profit institution dedicated to education and research for the funeral profession. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service offers educational opportunities to those interested in funeral service as a career. The institute provides the theory portion and practical application of funeral service education preparing the student for entry into the profession and for a State and/or National Board examination enabling him/her to begin or continue apprenticeship or internship for licensure. Dr. Carl Barnes, a well-known medical expert, founded this school in 1900 and called it Barnes School of Anatomy, Sanitary Science and Embalming. Professor Hood F. Smith directed the school, under the supervision of Dr. Barnes, until 1908 and then assumed full charge. He was assisted by Professor Will Dwyer. At that time, the name was changed to the Dallas School of Embalming. In 1969, Dallas Institute was invited to establish a similar satellite branch in Atlanta, Georgia. Because there were so many graduates of the Gupton-Jones College when it was in Nashville, the Board of Trustees decided to restore this well-known name to its new branch in Atlanta. The Dallas Institute then resumed its former name, Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, which was later changed to Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. The Dallas Institute of Funeral Services is accredited by the American Board of Funeral Services Education (A.B.F.S.E.). The A.B.F.S.E. in an agency recognized by the United State Office of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dallas Institute of Funeral Service cost?
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service's private state tuition is approximately $14,800.
What is the acceptance rate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service?
The acceptance rate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service is 82%, which is equal to the state average of 82%.
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