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Information Summary
Ranks 327th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 13,261 |
| Total Enrollment | 13,975 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $40 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Waco, TX
| Total Population | 3,123 (3,123 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 7 (1.0 people per house) |
| Families | N/A (N/A people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 233 |
| Pop. — Asian | 235 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 29 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,530 |
| Pop. — Other | 151 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Baylor University?
Ranks 318th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $20,574 | $20,574 | $20,574 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,140 | $2,140 | $2,140 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $857 | $857 | $857 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $15,426 | $15,426 | $15,426 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,476 | $1,476 | $1,476 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $857 | $857 | $857 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $35,037 | $35,037 | $35,037 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $24,371 | $24,371 | $24,371 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $24,371 | $24,371 | $24,371 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $8,820 | $8,820 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $1,292 | $1,292 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $28,002 | $28,002 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $1,381 | $1,381 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $19,880  $22,869 |
$19,880  $22,869 |
$19,880  $22,869 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,356  $1,502 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,913  $6,933 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,148  $3,733 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 21,393 (7,793 male / 13,600 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 9,097 (3,361 male / 5,736 female) |
| Admission rate | 43% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,783 (1,066 male / 1,717 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,782 (1,065 male / 1,717 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (1 male / N/A female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Baylor University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / /  |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Baylor University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 213th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 33% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 28 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 202nd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 67% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 650 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 560 / 660 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1100 / 1310 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,938 |
| Meals per Week | 16 |
| Room Fee | $3,384 |
| Board Fee | $3,339 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,172 | 587 |  21% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,914 | 861 |  31% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $7,048 | 2,431 |  88% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,652 | 1,396 |  50% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,529 |  91% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Baylor University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 221 | 167 | 388 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 360 | 641 | 1,001 |
Hispanic | 507 | 730 | 1,237 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 380 | 466 | 846 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 41 | 51 | 92 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,461 | 5,667 | 10,128 |
Race Unknown | 119 | 164 | 283 |
| Total | 6,089 | 7,886 | 13,975 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Baylor University?
