School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Wayland Baptist University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Plainview, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,162, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 19%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,728.
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile953-1128
3k
Students enrolled
77%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
23%
Unknown
5%
Black
13%
Hispanic
23%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2%
48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
63
2,191
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.77% online, 23% on-campus.
44% On-campus
56% Online
CertificatesNot offered
Associate91% online
Bachelor's36% online
Graduate Certificate82% online
Master's80% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $21,728 | $21,728 |
Graduate | $14,598 | $14,598 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $9,172 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,500 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $33,900 | $33,900 |
Off-campus without family | $38,228 | $38,228 |
Off-campus with family | $24,728 | $24,728 |
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
61%
Institution Grant Aid
82%
Pell Grant
48%
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
4 | Education. | |||
5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
6 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
7 | History. | |||
8 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
9 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
10 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
11 | Military Technologies And Applied Sciences. | |||
12 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
13 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
14 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
15 | Physical Sciences. | |||
16 | Psychology. | |||
17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
18 | Social Sciences. | |||
19 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
20 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.