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Baylor University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Waco, TX

$50,232

Avg tuition

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About Baylor University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Baylor University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Waco, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,191, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The university offers 118 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $50,232.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

57% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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82% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1160-1350

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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21k

Students enrolled

62%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

60%

Hispanic

15%

Asian

8%

Black

7%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

62%

Socio-economic diversity

16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

8

Total Online Enrollment

12,730

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

97% On-campus

3% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 6% online

Doctorate Check Bold 10% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $50,232 $50,232
Graduate $37,674 $37,674

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,302
On-campus room and board $13,274
On-campus other expenses $3,318
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,670
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,946
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,946

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $68,126 $68,126
Off-campus without family $68,150 $68,150
Off-campus with family $55,480 $55,480

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

23%

State Grant Aid

20%

Institution Grant Aid

94%

Pell Grant

16%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,466
State Grant Aid $3,741
Institution Grant Aid $19,944
Pell Grant Aid $4,797

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$47k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

11

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

History

BA

MA

DOC

17

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

19

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

20

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

22

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

23

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

24

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

25

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

26

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

27

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

28

Science Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

29

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

30

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

31

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

32

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.