Baylor University
Baylor University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Waco, TX. It enrolls about 20,824 students and admits roughly 51% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Waco, TX 76798 |
| County | McLennan County |
| Enrollment | 20,824 |
| Acceptance rate | 51% |
| Applicants / admitted | 39,735 / 20,262 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $54,844 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $54,844 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 80% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 91% |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 610–700 |
| ACT middle 50% | 27–32 |
| Website | www.baylor.edu/ |
| Phone | 2547101011 |
Admissions
About 39,735 students applied and 20,262 were admitted. Of those admitted, 3,317 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $54,844 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 3,316 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 80% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Baylor University is in Waco, TX, McLennan County. Its coordinates are 31.5469, -97.1210.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Baylor University?
About 51% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 39,735 applicants.
How much does Baylor University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $54,844 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Baylor University?
About 20,824 students are enrolled.