99%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 648 |
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| Declined | + 3 |
| Total Received | 651 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX |
| Houston Baptist University | Houston, TX |
| Texas A&M University — College Station | College Station, TX |
| University of St. Thomas | Houston, TX |
| University of Mary Hardin–Baylor | Belton, TX |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX |
| West Texas A&M University | Canyon, TX |
| McMurry University | Abilene, TX |
| SAT | 6930 |
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| ACT | 4246 |
Wayland Baptist, founded in 1908, is a church-affiliated, multipurpose university. Its 80-acre campus is located in Plainview, 45 miles north of Lubbock.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 5,065 |
| Established in | 1908 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Accredited by |
• ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
80-acre campus in Plainview (population: 20,859), 45 miles from Lubbock; branch campuses in Amarillo, Lubbock, San Antonio, and Wichita Falls and in Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Lubbock; air also serves Amarillo (70 miles).
Wayland Baptist University
1900 West Seventh Street
Plainview, TX 79072
| Application fee | $35 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
August 1 (priority deadline) |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
99%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 648 |
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| Declined | + 3 |
| Total Received | 651 |
Class rank
Standardized test scores
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Debbie Stennett
Director of Admissions
P: 806 291-3500
F: 806 291-1960
admityou@wbu.edu
| Tuition | $18,150 |
| Room | $1,436 |
| Board | $2,052 |
| Additional fees | $1,280 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $23,918 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $13,894 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $10,024 |
58%
$13,894
Need-based
| Federal | $5,891,027 |
| State | $1,699,780 |
| Institutional | $1,722,508 |
| Other external | $1,283,468 |
| Total | $10,596,783 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $6,612 |
| State | $16,708 |
| Institutional | $716,023 |
| Other external | $253,108 |
| Total | $992,451 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 23 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Brazil Germany Jamaica South Africa The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors |
Debbie Stennett
Director of Admissions
806 291-3500
stennettd@wbu.edu
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