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Tuition

$37,342

$37,342

not including room and board

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Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,879
Declined + 10,949
Total Received 27,828
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Private (nonprofit)

12,918

undergraduate students

2,446

graduate students

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undergraduateRatios

41%

59%

male

female

1  :  15

teacher

students

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Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

700-800
15%
600-699
41%
500-599
38%
400-499
6%
700-800
18%
600-699
48%
500-599
32%
400-499
2%
700-800
11%
600-699
34%
500-599
44%
400-499
10%
300-399
1%
30-36
30%
24-29
47%
18-23
22%
12-17
1%
30-36
20%
24-29
60%
18-23
19%
12-17
1%
30-36
23%
24-29
61%
18-23
16%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Nursing
  3. Psychology
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Waco, TX

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School Facts

Baylor, founded in 1845, is a church-affiliated university. Undergraduate programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences; the Hankamer School of Business; the Honors College; the Schools of Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Music, Nursing, and Social Work. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in a residential area of Waco.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 15,364
Established in 1845
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Baptist
Accredited by ABA (American Bar Association)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEHSA (Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration)
APA (American Psychological Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 6032
ACT 4062

Waco, TX

1,000-acre suburban campus in Waco (population: 126,697), 90 miles from Dallas-Ft. Worth and 105 miles from Austin; nursing branch campus in Dallas. Served by air and bus; train serves McGregor (20 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Baylor University
1 Bear Place
Waco, TX 76798

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
39%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
22 fraternities 13% of male students
 
19 sororities 21% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
39%
Top 1/4
73%
Top 1/2
97%
Bottom 1/2
3%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

700-800
15%
600-699
41%
500-599
38%
400-499
6%
700-800
18%
600-699
48%
500-599
32%
400-499
2%
700-800
11%
600-699
34%
500-599
44%
400-499
10%
300-399
1%
30-36
30%
24-29
47%
18-23
22%
12-17
1%
30-36
20%
24-29
60%
18-23
19%
12-17
1%
30-36
23%
24-29
61%
18-23
16%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline November 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)
Unknown
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

60%

acceptance rate

Accepted 16,879
Declined + 10,949
Total Received 27,828

Admissions Contact

Jessica King Gereghty
Director of Admissions
P: 800 229-5678
F: 254 710-3436
admissions@baylor.edu

Cost

Tuition $32,574
Room 5,312
Board 4,022
Additional fees 3,398
Books & supplies 1,370
Total $46,676
Average Financial Aid - 223,851
Total with Avg. Aid $-177,175

Financial Aid

62%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$223,851

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $12,121,271
State $8,232,571
Institutional $98,687,112
Other external $4,011,007
Total $123,051,961

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $50,334,574
Other external $1,284,051
Total $51,618,625

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
equestrian sports
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big 12 Conference (Division I, Football I-A)
Mascot
Bears
School colors
green and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Advanced Neonatal Nursing
Advanced Nursing Leadership
Air Science/Environment
American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Music
Art Education
Art History
Asian Studies
Athletic Training
Aviation Sciences
Biblical/Related Languages
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Studies
Business Administration
Business Administration/Health Care Administration
Business Administration/Information Systems
Business Administration/Information Systems Management
Business Administration/International Management
Business for Secondary Education
Business/Broadcasting
Business/Journalism
Chemistry
Child/Family Studies
Choral Music
Christian Ministry
Church Music
Church Recreation
Classics
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Communication Sciences/Disorders
Communication Specialist
Communication Studies
Community Health
Composition
Computer Science
Computer Science Education
Conducting
Curriculum/Instruction
Curriculum/Teaching
Design/Theatre Arts
Directing
Distribution Management
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science
Earth Sciences
Economics
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Electrical/Computer Engineering
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
English/Language Arts/Reading
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Biology
Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Science
Exercise Physiology
Exercise/Nutrition/Preventative Health
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family/Consumer Sciences
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Film/Digital Media
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate
Financial Services/Planning
Forestry
French
French/Business
General Studies
Geography
Geology
Geophysics
German
German/Business
Great Texts
Greek
Health Care Administration
Health Science Studies
Health/Human Performance/Recreation
Higher Education/Student Affairs
History
History Education
Human Resources Management
Information Systems
Instrumental Music
Interior Design
International Business
International Economics
International Journalism
International Relations
International Studies
Journalism
Language/Linguistics
Latin
Latin American Studies
Law
Life Sciences Education
Limnology
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Media Business
Medical Humanities
Ministry
Museum Studies
Music
Music Education
Music History/Literature
Music Theory
Neuroscience
Nurse Practitioner
Nursing
Nutrition Science
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Operations Management
Pedagogy
Performance
Performance/Theatre Arts
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Science Education
Physical Therapy
Physics
Piano Accompanying
Piano Pedagogy/Performance
Political Science
Professional Selling
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Policy/Administration
Real Estate
Recreation
Religion
Risk Management/Insurance
Russian
Russian/Business
School Psychology
Science Education
Slavic/Eastern European Studies
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Business
Spanish Education
Special Education
Speech Communications
Sports/Sponsorship/Sales
Statistical Science
Statistics
Studio Art
Taxation
Theatre Arts
Theatre Studies
Theological Studies
Theology
Theory
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Undergraduate

84%

12,918
students

Female
59%
7,589

Male
41%
5,329

Graduate

16%

2,446
students

Female
48%
1,176

Male
52%
1,270

undergraduateFull-time

97%

12,615
students

Female
59%
7,400

Male
41%
5,215

undergraduatePart-time

3%

303
students

Female
63%
189

Male
37%
114

Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

59%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

60

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 71
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Mexico
Nigeria
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Alexine Burke
International Student Advisor
254 710-1461
alexine_burke@baylor.edu

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