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Baylor University
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Information Summary
Ranks 220th overall and 10th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
90.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$37,379 |
| Admission
Success rate |
44% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
28 / 1310 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
84% / 86% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,040 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Waco, TX 76798
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 296th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 4 | 0.28 |
| Forcible rape | N/A | N/A |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.07 |
| Violent crime | 5 | 0.35 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.71 |
| Larceny-theft | 189 | 13.33 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0.14 |
| Property crime | 201 | 14.18 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Baylor University?
Ranks 320th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $22,220 | $22,220 | $22,220 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $925 | $925 | $925 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $16,650 | $16,650 | $16,650 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,710 | $1,710 | $1,710 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $925 | $925 | $925 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $37,379 | $37,379 | $37,379 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,193 | $26,193 | $26,193 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $26,193 | $26,193 | $26,193 |
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 | $9,522 | $9,522 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $30,108 | $30,108 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $1,459 | $1,459 |
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 | $21,225  $24,645 |
$21,225  $24,645 |
$21,225  $24,645 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,382  $1,548 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,485  $7,306 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,210  $3,880 |
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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
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $40 |
| Applicants | 26,514 (10,142 male / 16,372 female) |
| Admitted | 11,668 (4,646 male / 7,022 female) |
| Admission rate | 44% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,732 (1,109 male / 1,623 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,729 (1,109 male / 1,620 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 3 (N/A male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 14,040 |
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
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Baylor University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Big Twelve Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 237th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 34% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 189th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 66% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 550 / 650 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 560 / 660 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1110 / 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 | 4,669 |
| Meals per Week | 16 |
| Room Fee | $3,554 |
| Board Fee | $3,465 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Baylor University Ranks 492nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,201 | 586 |  19% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,913 | 853 |  27% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $7,360 | 2,738 |  87% |
| Student Loan Aid | $7,147 | 1,581 |  50% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,857 |  90% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Baylor University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 211 | 178 | 389 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 360 | 630 | 990 |
Hispanic | 494 | 762 | 1,256 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 381 | 476 | 857 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 35 | 53 | 88 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,404 | 5,779 | 10,183 |
Race Unknown | 111 | 166 | 277 |
| Total | 5,996 | 8,044 | 14,040 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Baylor University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 13 | 11 | 24 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 48 | 104 | 152 |
Hispanic | 66 | 113 | 179 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 65 | 82 | 147 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 6 | 14 |
White Non-Hispanic | 917 | 1,312 | 2,229 |
Race Unknown | 39 | 38 | 77 |
| Total | 1,156 | 1,666 | 2,822 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Baylor University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 58 | 168 | |
| 72 | 95 | 167 | |
| 69 | 78 | 147 | |
| 28 | 98 | 126 | |
| 6 | 117 | 123 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Baylor University Ranks 566th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $69,099 ($75,235 male / $57,474 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 767 (502 male / 265 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 161 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $16,125,537 |
Local News for Baylor University
Baylor U. health center overflowing with clients September 15th
As the flu season hits the Baylor University campus, its Health Center may not be able to accommodate the increasing student health needs. As the clinic's pendulum gets back into full swing, it's getting harder for doctors and nurses at the Health Center to keep up with the acceleration, so students have to be referred to other local clinics.
It's bowl or nothing for Baylor football September 4th
This year's team can bring a bowl game berth to Baylor for the first time since 1994, and it knows it.
Cricket influx disturbs Baylor U. students September 2nd
This time of year on the Baylor University campus, the crickets are fairly abundant. Fall is the season in which crickets lay their eggs, so the cricket population is the highest in August and September. The pests have invaded both campus buildings and student residences.<br />
Baylor University Summary
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Baylor University is a private, Baptist-affiliated research university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is the oldest university in Texas operating under its original name. Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools. The Baylor University campus is located just southeast of downtown Waco, roughly bounded by IH-35, Lasalle Avenue, Eighth Street and the Brazos River. In 1841, the delegates to the Union Baptist Association meeting, accepting the recommendation of the Reverend William Milton Tryon and Judge Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor, agreed to establish a Baptist university in the Republic of Texas. Baylor’s first fulltime fundraiser, Reverend James Huckins, the first Baptist missionary to Texas, is recognized by the university as the third founding father of Baylor. Six years later, Baylor’s second president Rufus Burleson decided to separate the men from the women, and thus the Baylor Female College branched off from the main university, while Baylor University became an all-male institution. Beginning in 1885, Baylor University moved to Waco and merged with Waco University, where Baylor’s former second president Rufus Burleson was serving as president. That same year, the Baylor Female College moved to Belton, Texas and would later become known as the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Around 1887, Baylor University began readmitting women, becoming a coeducational institution once again. In 1903, it was acquired by Baylor University and became known as the Baylor College of Medicine, remaining in Dallas. In 1969, the Baylor College of Medicine became independent from Baylor University. However, Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine have entered into an agreement through the Baylor2 program that provides five Baylor undergraduates with full tuition scholarships and acceptance into Baylor College of Medicine. Additionally, Baylor University President and CEO John M. Baylor University first received school accreditation in 1914 when it became an accredited member of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Baylor College of Medicine received accreditation from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1970. Baylor University is divided into eleven degree-granting academic units. Truett Theological Seminary is a unit of Baylor university. While they share the Baylor name, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Baylor College of Dentistry and the Baylor Health Care System in Dallas are no longer affiliated with Baylor University. During its more than 160 years of educational service, Baylor University has had 15 presidents, whose leadership has shaped the growth of the institution. However, Baylor’s administration has countered that increased tuition costs are comparable to those of other private universities and that preserving and strengthening Christian values at the university is of paramount importance. For the fall 2006 semester, Baylor University had 11,831 undergraduate and 2,209 graduate and professional students in 145 baccalaureate programs, 76 masters, and 22 doctoral programs. As part of Vision 2012, Baylor strives to have a large percentage of students living on campus. Due to the rapid growth of the university, Baylor cannot keep up with the construction projects needed to accommodate the entire student body. Pi Beta Phi known as (Alpha Omega) and Phi Delta Theta known as the (Tryon Coterie) are the two oldest continuously on-campus Greek organizations at Baylor University. The University is also working to strengthen the current research environment as part of Baylor 2012. Baylor has carried over its rivalries from the now-defunct Southwest Conference, the most important of which are with Texas A&M University and with the University of Texas at Austin. The first All University Sing was held by the Tryon Coterie club (now Baylor Phi Delta Theta) in 1953 with eight clubs singing three songs each. Baylor University’s alma mater is That Good Old Baylor Line. That Good Old Baylor Line, That Good Old Baylor Line, We’ll march forever down the years, As long as stars shall shine. The Baylor University Chamber of Commerce organizes the event which consists of entertainment of all types – tug o’ war contests, 3-on-3 basketball, ping pong, indoor soccer, board game tournaments, comedians, an all-University dance, multi-player console games, gospel choirs, etc. Baker, who also created BRH, the Baylor Religious Hour Choir, during his years at the University. The Baylor University Golden Wave Marching Band (BUGWB) is the current halftime entertainment for Baylor football. With a current membership of 275 members, the Golden Wave Marching Band is the largest student organization on campus, and is dedicated to enhancing the Baylor Spirit. Since the mid 1930s, the Baylor Chamber has been responsible for funding, coordinating and executing the majority of the aspects of Baylor’s Homecoming activities. Mayr had kept a bear cub as a pet and was often seen walking the cub near “The Circle” in Waco before he donated the animal to Baylor University. The Baylor University Chamber of Commerce is responsible for all aspects of the program including care, facility upkeep, and training. Pat Neff in the Spring Bill Daniel Student Center from the side Bill Daniel Student Center during Christmas Tidwell Bible Building Baylor Science Building Truett Seminary Mayborn Museum Burleson Quadrangle Old Main and Pat Neff Hall Corner of Pat Neff Hall Pat Neff Hall looking west Armstrong Browning Library from the outside Inside the Armstrong Browning Library Statue of Judge Baylor Another view of Burleson Quadrangle Another view of the Baylor Science Building There are over 110,000 living Baylor alumni.
Baylor University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Honors Program, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. Baylor University is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Baylor University.
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Administration, Social Work
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Acting, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Drama/Theater Arts, Fashion Design, Fine/Studio Arts, Interior Design, Music – General, Music – General Performance, Music History/Literature, Music Pedagogy, Music Theory/Composition, Theater Design/Stagecraft
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, GeophysicsSeismology, Physics
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Computer Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Health Occupations Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education
- Security and Protective Services:
- Forensic Technologies
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Museum Studies, Neuroscience
- English Language and Literature:
- English Composition, English Language & Literature – General
- History:
- History – General
- Popular majors:
- twenty-seven percent business per marketing, ten percent communications per journalism, eight percent education, seven percent biology, seven percent health professions, six percent psychology, six percent social sciences, six percent visual and performing arts
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Radio/Television
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Classics, French, German, ancient, Latin, Linguistics, Russian, Spanish
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurial Studies, Fashion Merchandising, Finance/Banking, Financial Planning, Human Resources Management, Insurance/Risk Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Real Estate, Sales and Distribution
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Exercise Physiology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Disorders, Health Services – General, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Prenursing
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General, Statistics
Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 50.
Baylor University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 66%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For one thing, there were one thousand, six hundred and thirty-six total number of transfer students who applied and eight hundred and thirty-two total number of transfer students who were admitted.
The regular application due date was not reported. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Baylor University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Job Skills, Leadership, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Job Skills, Leadership, Music/Drama and ROTC. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-six percent scholarships per grants and forty-four percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Other: Students receiving State Grants or Loans must submit affirmation form..
Baylor University Students
Baylor University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Besides, the student body consists of eighty-two percent in-state students, eighteen percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-nine percent women, forty-one percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, seven percent asian per pacific islander, nine percent black per non-hispanic, eleven percent hispanic, sixty-nine percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, two percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-eight percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-eight percent in top quarter of graduating class and ninety-one percent in top half of graduating class. Besides, it is part of an Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Baptist, Coed, where 66 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately eleven thousand, seven hundred and fifty-one degree-seeking undergrads, three thousand, one hundred and sixty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, three hundred and seventy-two graduate enrollment.
This school features the Urban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. On the whole, the school is located 100 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth, 100 miles from Austin.Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as museum of natural science, Texas collection library. Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, thirty-four percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.
Baylor University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division IA, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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