Baylor UniversityBaylor University
Waco, TX · Southwest
- Acceptance rate
- 51.3%
- SAT mid-50
- 1200-1400
- Cost after aid
- $41,104
- Graduation rate
- 80%
What Baylor University says matters
How Baylor University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- 24,075 of 46,946
- Yield
- 14%
- 3,427 enrolled
- SAT mid-50
- 1160-1340
- ACT mid-50
- 25-31
- CDS year
- 2024-25
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 57%10,124 of 17,823
- Women
- 48%13,950 of 29,114
Very important
- Academic GPA
- Standardized test scores
Important
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Application essay
Considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- Character or personal qualities
- First generation
- Alumni relation
- Geographical residence
- State residency
- Religious affiliation or commitment
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Level of applicant's interest
Not considered
- Interview
The full Common Data Set
Every figure Baylor University published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission151
Entrance Exams
- SAT
- Yes
- ACT
- Yes
- AP
- Yes
- CLEP
- Yes
- Institutional Exam
- Yes
- SAT or ACT
- /ADMS_CONSIDER
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year men who applied
- 17,823
- Total first-time, first-year women who applied
- 29,114
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
- 9
- Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
- 10,124
- Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
- 13,950
- Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
- 1
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 1,421
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 3
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 2,000
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 3
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 46,946
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 24,075
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 3,427
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 25,052
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 12,452
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 2,116
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 18,556
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 9,874
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 1,235
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 3,338
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 1,749
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 76
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 0
Wait List
- Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
- 3,354
- Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
- 756
- Number of wait-listed students admitted:
- 241
Admissions Requirements
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 4
- Of these, units that must be lab
- 2
- Foreign language
- 2
- Social studies
- 2
- History
- 1
Basis for Selection
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Important
- Class rank
- Considered
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Very Important
- Application Essay
- Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Considered
- Interview
- Not Considered
- Extracurricular activities
- Considered
- Talent/ability
- Considered
- Character/personal qualities
- Considered
- First generation
- Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Considered
- Geographical residence
- Considered
- State residency
- Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Considered
- Volunteer work
- Considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Considered
First-time, first-year Profile
- Submitting SAT Scores
- 0.44
- Submitting ACT Scores
- 0.234
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1,160
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,250
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,340
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 580
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 630
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
- 680
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 570
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 620
- SAT Math: 75th Percentile
- 680
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 25%
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 28%
- ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 31%
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 27%
- ACT Math: 75th Percentile
- 29%
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 28%
- ACT English: 75th Percentile
- 34%
- ACT Science: 25th Percentile
- 24%
- ACT Science: 50th Percentile
- 27%
- ACT Science: 75th Percentile
- 30%
- ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
- 27%
- ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
- 31%
- ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
- 34%
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
- 19.12
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
- 49.47
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
- 26.96
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
- 4.25
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
- 0.2
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
- 0
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
- 100
- SAT Math: 700-800
- 19.06
- SAT Math: 600-699
- 42.36
- SAT Math: 500-599
- 33.07
- SAT Math: 400-499
- 4.98
- SAT Math: 300-399
- 0.53
- SAT Math: 200-299
- 0
- SAT Math: Total
- 100
- SAT Composite: 1400-1600
- 17.33
- SAT Composite: 1200-1399
- 49.07
- SAT Composite: 1000-1199
- 29.61
- SAT Composite: 800-999
- 3.92
- SAT Composite: 600-799
- 0.07
- SAT Composite: 400-599
- 0
- SAT Composite: Total
- 100
- ACT Composite: 30-36
- 40.1
- ACT Composite: 24-29
- 46.7
- ACT Composite: 18-23
- 11.58
- ACT Composite: 12-17
- 1.62
- ACT Composite: 6-11
- 0
- ACT Composite: Below 6
- 0
- ACT Math: 30-36
- 23.54
- ACT Math: 24-29
- 55.04
- ACT Math: 18-23
- 17.81
- ACT Math: 12-17
- 3.61
- ACT Math: 6-11
- 0
- ACT Math: Below 6
- 0
- ACT English: 30-36
- 42.71
- ACT English: 24-29
- 35.99
- ACT English: 18-23
- 18.56
- ACT English: 12-17
- 2.62
- ACT English: 6-11
- 0.12
- ACT English: Below 6
- 0
- ACT Science: 30-36
- 31.51
- ACT Science: 24-29
- 49.94
- ACT Science: 18-23
- 16.44
- ACT Science: 12-17
- 2.12
- ACT Science: 6-11
- 0
- ACT Science: Below 6
- 0
- ACT Reading: 30-36
- 57.2
- ACT Reading: 24-29
- 28.3
- ACT Reading: 18-23
- 12.5
- ACT Reading: 12-17
- 2.1
- ACT Reading: 6-11
- 0
- ACT Reading: Below 6
- 0
- Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
- 35%
- Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
- 68%
- Percent in top half of high school graduating class
- 94%
- Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
- 6.4%
- Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
- 2.4%
- Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
- 47%
Admission Policies
- Yes, on a rolling basis:
- Considered
- Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
- Yes
- Amount of housing deposit:
- 500
- If yes, maximum period of postponement:
- 1 year
- Number of early decision applications received by your institution
- 640
- Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
- 491
- Please provide significant details about your early decision plan:
- Early Decision is a binding agreement for students who will commit to Baylor, if accepted. This is a decision plan for those that have Baylor as their first choice for college. With this agreement, the student, a parent and a high school counselor must sign a contract stating that the student will deposit and enroll at Baylor upon acceptance. Those applying Early Decision may still apply to other institutions with a non-binding application. However, if accepted to Baylor under the Early Decision plan, they must withdraw all other schools' applications. Applicants are encouraged to submit recommended items as well, which include recommendation letters, a résumé, and a self-reported academic record (SRAR). Students applying Early Decision must complete their online application for Baylor as well as send in a high school transcript, test scores (if applicable), essay and a short answer response by November 1. They will receive a decision back no later than December 15 and have a deposit deadline of February 15.
Transfer Admission15
Fall Applicants
- Men
- 717
- Women
- 905
- Unknown
- 1
- Total
- 1,623
- Men
- 616
- Women
- 816
- Unknown
- 1
- Total
- 1,433
- Men
- 163
- Women
- 183
- Unknown
- 0
- Total
- 346
Application for Admission
- If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
- 2.75
- List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
- To be considered for admission to Baylor as a transfer student, you must meet the following requirements: Some majors have specific academic requirements, however, a 2.75 GPA is the minimum we will consider for admission. You must be eligible to return to any college or university you have previously attended. Plan to transfer no later than the end of your sophomore year. In order to receive a Baylor degree, at least 60 hours must be earned in residence at Baylor, including the last 30. If you have fewer than 24 completed credit hours at the time of your application submission, you must also submit an official high school transcript. Additional documents might be required or recommended based on your individual circumstances.
Transfer Credit Policies
- If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
- https://vets.web.baylor.edu/
Academic Offerings and Policies20
Special Study Options
- Accelerated program
- Yes
- Double major
- Yes
- Dual enrollment
- Yes
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Yes
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- Yes
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Internships
- Yes
- Study abroad
- Yes
- Teacher certification program
- Yes
- Undergraduate Research
- Yes
Required Course Work
- Arts/fine arts
- Yes
- English (including composition)
- Yes
- Foreign languages
- Yes
- History
- Yes
- Physical Education
- Yes
- Humanities
- Yes
- Intensive writing
- Yes
- Mathematics
- Yes
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- Yes
- Social science
- Yes
Student Life40
Percent Participating
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 36%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 98%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 2.0%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 0
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 37%
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 31%
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 69%
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 2.0%
Average Age
- Average age of full-time students
- 18.6
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18.6
- Average age of full-time students
- 20.4
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 20.5
Activities Offered
- Campus Ministries
- Yes
- Choral groups
- Yes
- Concert band
- Yes
- Dance
- Yes
- Drama/theater
- Yes
- International Student Organization
- Yes
- Jazz band
- Yes
- Literary magazine
- Yes
- Marching band
- Yes
- Model UN
- Yes
- Music ensembles
- Yes
- Musical theater
- Yes
- Opera
- Yes
- Pep band
- Yes
- Radio station
- Yes
- Student government
- Yes
- Student newspaper
- Yes
- Symphony orchestra
- Yes
- Television station
- Yes
- Yearbook
- Yes
Housing
- Apartments for married students
- Yes
- Apartments for single students
- Yes
- Special housing for disabled students
- Yes
- Special housing for international students
- Yes
- Cooperative housing
- Yes
- Theme housing
- Yes
- Wellness housing
- Yes
- Living Learning Communities
- Yes
Annual Expenses23
Information
- Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
- https://www9.baylor.edu/netpricecalculator/
Private Tuition
- Tuition
- 63620
- Tuition
- 63620
All Institutions Expenses
- Required Fees:
- 280
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 16638
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 9594
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 7044
- Required Fees:
- 0
- Food and housing (on-campus):
- 16638
- Housing Only (on-campus):
- 9594
- Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
- 7044
Credits per Term
- Minimum
- 12
- Maximum
- 18
Estimated Expenses
- Books and supplies:
- 1530
- Transportation:
- 1548
- Other expenses:
- 2398
- Books and supplies:
- 1530
- Housing only:
- 8002
- Food only:
- 6922
- Food and housing total*
- 14924
- Transportation:
- 2288
- Other expenses:
- 2398
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
- PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:
- 2651
Financial Aid109
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
- 1,433
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
- 17,382
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
- 58
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
- 35,153
Methodology
- Both FM and IM
- Yes
Need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 14655440
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 11133693
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 170768192
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 2831016
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 199388341
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 44577206
- Federal Work-Study
- 11713370
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 16142
- Total Self-Help
- 56306718
- Parent Loans
- 16718539
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 7941326
- Athletic Awards
- 3417574
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Federal
- 0
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 0
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 132389106
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 2979075
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 135368181
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 50081597
- State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
- 32932
- Total Self-Help
- 50114529
- Parent Loans
- 31724349
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 13585787
- Athletic Awards
- 13481213
Students Awarded Aid
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 2,933
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 1,881
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 1,881
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 1,853
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 1,455
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 250
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 301
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 70%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 40885
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 35203
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 5681
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 3401
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 9,196
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 6,471
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 6,439
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 6,184
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 5,002
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 927
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 1,248
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 65%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 38077
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 32095
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 6549
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4420
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
- 95
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
- 85
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
- 79
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 62
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
- 62
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
- 2
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 4
- I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 28%
- J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
- 16899
- K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
- 15306
- L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
- 5639
- M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
- 4142
Graduating Cohort
- Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
- 3,187
Source Type Loan
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 1,387
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 1,305
- C. Institutional loan programs.
- 3
- D. State loan programs.
- 114
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 460
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 44
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 41
- C. Institutional loan programs.
- 0
- D. State loan programs.
- 4
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 14
- A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 49299
- B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 20294
- C. Institutional loan programs.
- 4595
- D. State loan programs.
- 74414
- E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
- 72602
Aid to Nonresidents
- Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
- Yes
- If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
- 297
- Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 28,056
- Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
- 8,332,566
Financial Aid Forms
- CSS PROFILE
- Yes
Financial Aid Reply
- or within____weeks of notification.
- 2
Aid Available
- Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
- Yes
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
- Yes
- Federal Direct PLUS Loans
- Yes
- Federal Nursing Loans
- Yes
- State Loans
- Yes
- College/university loans from institutional funds
- Yes
- Federal Pell Grants
- Yes
- Federal SEOG
- Yes
- State scholarships/grants
- Yes
- College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
- Yes
Institutional Aid
- Academics
- Yes
- Art
- Yes
- Athletics
- Yes
- ROTC
- Yes
- Leadership
- Yes
- Music/drama
- Yes
- Religious affiliation
- Yes
- Academics
- Yes
- Art
- Yes
- Athletics
- Yes
- Leadership
- Yes
- Music/drama
- Yes
- State/district residency
- Yes
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred29
Diploma/Certificates
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 0
Associate
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 0
Bachelors
- Natural resources and conservation
- 1.13
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 0.08
- Communication/journalism
- 7.04
- Computer and information sciences
- 0.7
- Education
- 3.29
- Engineering
- 2.97
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 0.46
- Family and consumer sciences
- 1.7
- English
- 0.92
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 0.19
- Biological/life sciences
- 9.96
- Mathematics and statistics
- 0.7
- Interdisciplinary studies
- 2.35
- Parks and recreation
- 3.02
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 1.08
- Theology and religious vocations
- 0.05
- Physical sciences
- 0.84
- Science technologies
- 0.3
- Psychology
- 4.21
- Public administration and social services
- 0.59
- Social sciences
- 6.83
- Transportation and materials moving
- 0.54
- Visual and performing arts
- 4.18
- Health professions and related programs
- 19.62
- Business/marketing
- 26.17
- History
- 1.08
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100%
Enrollment And Persistence163
Institutional Enrollment
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
- 1,421
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 2,000
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 0
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
- 194
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
- 257
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: men
- 4,293
- All other degree-seeking: women
- 6,389
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- Total degree-seeking: men
- 5,908
- Total degree-seeking: women
- 8,646
- Total degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
- 6
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- 6
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
- 5,914
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
- 8,652
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
- 0
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
- 3
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 3
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
- 0
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
- 5
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
- 6
- Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: men
- 106
- All other degree-seeking: women
- 108
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- Total degree-seeking: men
- 114
- Total degree-seeking: women
- 117
- Total degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
- 33
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- 85
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
- 147
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
- 202
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
- 0
- Degree-seeking, first-time: men
- 385
- Degree-seeking, first-time: women
- 612
- Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: men
- 1,209
- All other degree-seeking: women
- 2,040
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
- 0
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- 0
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Degree-seeking, first-time: men
- 103
- Degree-seeking, first-time: women
- 155
- Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
- 0
- All other degree-seeking: men
- 338
- All other degree-seeking: women
- 858
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
- 7
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- 4
- All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 0
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
- 448
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
- 1,017
- Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
- 0
- Total all undergraduates
- 14,915
- Total all graduate
- 5,711
- Grand Total All Students
- 20,626
All
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
- 1,594
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
- 2,652
- Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
- 0
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
- Nonresidents
- 76
- Hispanic/Latino
- 666
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 212
- White, non-Hispanic
- 1,932
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 7
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 304
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 5
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 199
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 26
- TOTAL
- 3,427
- Nonresidents
- 392
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2,591
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 811
- White, non-Hispanic
- 8,805
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 36
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 1,271
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 25
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 758
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 96
- TOTAL
- 14,785
- Nonresidents
- 405
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2,617
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 815
- White, non-Hispanic
- 8,876
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 37
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 1,276
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 25
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 763
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 101
- TOTAL
- 14,915
Persistence
- Certificate/diploma
- 99
- Bachelor's degrees
- 3,706
- Postbachelor's certificates
- 53
- Master's degrees
- 1,239
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 280
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 665
Graduation Rates
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 602
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 734
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2,030
- Total
- 3,366
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 1
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 601
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 734
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2,030
- Total
- 3,365
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 346
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 493
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,453
- Total
- 2,292
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 70
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 72
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 224
- Total
- 366
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 7
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 6
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 20
- Total
- 33
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 423
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 571
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,697
- Total
- 2,691
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 70.4
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 77.8
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 83.6
- Total
- 80
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 717
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 699
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,904
- Total
- 3,320
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 717
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 699
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,904
- Total
- 3,320
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 426
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 475
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,411
- Total
- 2,312
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 83
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 57
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 176
- Total
- 316
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 7
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 6
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 19
- Total
- 32
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 516
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 538
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 1,606
- Total
- 2,660
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 72
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 77
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 84.3
- Total
- 80.1
Instructional Faculty And Class Size48
Instructional Faculty
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1,209
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 284
- C. Total number who are women
- 579
- D. Total number who are men
- 630
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 37
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 1,089
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 120
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 0
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 157
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 382
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 55
- C. Total number who are women
- 214
- D. Total number who are men
- 168
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 5
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 162
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 178
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 36
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 6
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 41
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1,591
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 339
- C. Total number who are women
- 793
- D. Total number who are men
- 798
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 42
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 1,251
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 298
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 36
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 6
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 198
Student to Faculty Ratio
- based on ____ students
- 17,070.67
- and ____ faculty
- 1,165.67
Undergraduate Class Size
- 2-9
- 298
- 10-19
- 1,024
- 20-29
- 714
- 30-39
- 252
- 40-49
- 150
- 50-99
- 181
- 100+
- 58
- Total
- 2,677
- 2-9
- 64
- 10-19
- 202
- 20-29
- 116
- 30-39
- 8
- 40-49
- 1
- 50-99
- 0
- 100+
- 0
- Total
- 391
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a mid-sized private university in Waco, TX, in a city setting.
What Baylor University looks for
Baylor University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Baylor University?
Baylor University's middle 50% SAT range is 1200 to 1400. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Baylor University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Baylor University?
Baylor University admits roughly 51% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Baylor University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $41,104 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Baylor University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Baylor University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
