Wayland Baptist University
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$19,996
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About Wayland Baptist University
Wayland Baptist University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Plainview, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,015, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 25%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,996.
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.
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.
81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
38% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
25% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) 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 16-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 900-1090
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
70%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
34%
Hispanic
34%
Black
18%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
Asian
3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Female student population
53%
Socio-economic diversity
60% 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
34
Total Online Enrollment
2,835
Percent of Programs Online
55% On-campus
45% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 83% online
Bachelor's 27% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 79% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $19,996 | $19,996 |
Graduate | $13,482 | $13,482 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $8,768 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,256 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,256 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,256 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $34,020 | $34,020 |
Off-campus without family | $36,252 | $36,252 |
Off-campus with family | $25,252 | $25,252 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
68%
State Grant Aid
53%
Institution Grant Aid
79%
Pell Grant
60%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Banking and Financial Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
8History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
13Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
17Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
18Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
American Government and Politics (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
19Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Religious Education
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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