Baylor University
Waco, Texas
#121 National Colleges
45.33%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
13,948 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, large, primarily residential
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist
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Baylor University is a private research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is the largest Baptist university in the world. As of fall, 2021, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626 (undergraduate 15,191, graduate 5,435). It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees.
Baylor University's athletic teams, known as the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in the NCAA Division I.
"Baylor University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baylor_University.
Baylor University's athletic teams, known as the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in the NCAA Division I.
"Baylor University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baylor_University.
Location
City
Waco, Texas
Locale
City: Midsize (population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Region
Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 29.0% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 15.2% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 10.2% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 7.5% |
| Social Sciences | 5.3% |
| Engineering | 5.0% |
| Education | 4.2% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 3.6% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 3.2% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2.9% |
| Psychology | 2.6% |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1.7% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 1.3% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 1.2% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 1.2% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 1.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.1% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.0% |
| History | 0.8% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.6% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.6% |
| Transportation And Materials Moving | 0.4% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.3% |
| Theology And Religious Vocations | 0.2% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.1% |
Cost
Tuition
$47,364.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
41.94%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$36,039.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1318
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 700 | 650 | 600 |
| Verbal | 680 | 640 | 600 |
ACT Scores
29
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| English | 34 | 30 | 26 |
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