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Wayland Baptist UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$22,658
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Wayland Baptist University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Plainview, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,084, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $22,658.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$22,658
Avg tuition
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This school accepts applicants at a higher rate than other schools.
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97% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
41% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
Acceptance Rate (High Acceptance Rate) 97%
Retention Rate 41%
Graduation Rate 23%
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 880-1060
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 880-1060
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards51%
Female Student Population
6:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
4k
Number of Students Enrolled
Demographics
White
36%
Hispanic
31%
Black
18%
Two or more races
5%
Unknown
3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Socio-Economic Diversity
54% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
Federal Grant Aid
54%
State Grant Aid
55%
Institution Grant Aid
83%
Pell Grant
54%
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. 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.