Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

3909 S Buckner Blvd
Dallas, TX 75227
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • 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 540 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,800
  • Out-state tuition: $14,800
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 57% over five years.
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
262 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
2
9

Student Body

The student population of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service has grown by 112% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Dallas Institute of Funeral Service diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
540 students
4,669 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
540 students
1,310 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,359 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
281 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
540 students
1,289 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
19%
46%
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% Black
38%
12%
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% White
40%
30%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
26%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,200
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $14,800 is more than the state average of $3,924. The in-state tuition has grown by 32% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,800 is more than the state average of $6,229. The out-state tuition has grown by 32% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,800
$3,924
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,800
$6,229
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Tuition Notes
$ 3990/qtr on campus $4500/qtr online
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
83%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,272
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,682
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
82%
82%
Source: 2021 (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 tuition is approximately $14,800 for In-State students and $14,800 for Out-State students.
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%.
What is Dallas Institute of Funeral Service's ranking?
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,800
  • Out-state tuition: $14,800
  • Acceptance Rate: 82%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Dallas County, TX public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,444 per year for in-state students and $5,893 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,282 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Dallas County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Dallas County, TX is Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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