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Baylor University - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 15:1
Full-Time Student Population 13,993
Part-Time Student Population 621
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 859
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 189
Total FT Faculty 859
Faculty with Terminal Degree 81%
Average Faculty Salary $78,345
Full-Time Retention Rate 84%
Part-Time Retention Rate 67%
Graduation Rate 73%
Programs/Majors Offered 126
Average Course Load 15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 47%
  • 20 to 49 students: 44%
  • 50 or more students: 9%

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When it comes to academics, the old cliché, “You get what you pay for,” most encompasses Baylor’s mentality. The biggest complaint from students working toward a Bachelor of Science is that they feel like there’s too much emphasis placed on research, and for the most part, everyone feels that the teaching assistants are completely useless. In the Bachelor’s of Arts program, you know your professors are doing some kind of research since it’s a publish or perish world, but good luck actually catching one in the act. All-in-all the professors are approachable, reasonable, and if you’ve taken an interest in them and their work, they return the favor.

Waco is a small town. Students run into their professors all over the place. They all shop in the same mall and go to the same movie theaters. The relationship this fosters between students and professors says a lot about the family environment at Baylor. When you mix academics with personal relationships, the combination makes for a much higher standard of work. There are of course, some classes which you’ll feel are completely useless, and the size of Waco can also be a drawback. In general, the biggest advertisement of your successful academic career can be characterized by a smooth transition and integration into the town and the school. By coming to Baylor, you’ve just married an ideology and gained 13,000 in-laws. Baylor is much more about making connections and networking, and since everyone hates a nasty divorce, a student with moderate grades and the right attitude can go just as far as an introvert with a 4.0 GPA.

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Academics at Baylor University

Jmitch

'15

Marketing

4.6
A

Awesome

It is good to know that my school is ranks high as a business school. It is comforting that I know I will be able to find a good job with my degree from Baylor University

Feb 09, 2012

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Academics at Baylor University

breannasisson3

'15

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4.6
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Baylor Has Strong Academic Programs and Many Resources to Help You Succeed.

If you're looking for a great education, you can definitely find it at Baylor University. Baylor is known for having a competitive pre-med program as well as great business school and a vigorous engineering program. The professors are kind and want to help you learn. They always have flexible office hours and there are many TA-led study sessions throughout the week to help you with homework or prepare for a test.

Jan 22, 2012

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vanessa.lolita

'08

Environmental Studies

5.0
A+

Love-Hate Relationship

Since Baylor has been in the spotlight quite often this past year, I've started reflecting on the quality of education it offers. Although I have a love hate relationship with Baylor, I could not be happier with the program and curricula of the school. The professers are excellent and always willing to help and the environment and student life is equally good. The only thing to worry about is the ever present "Waco Robber". SIC' EM!

Jan 09, 2012

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: Yes
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5 (with some 3s being accepted). AP courses/exams are not a major consideration in the admissions process.
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5 or 6 (with some 4s accepted)
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Computer Science and Engineering
  • School of Education
  • School of Music
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Social Work
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 3%
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Law: 2%
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 2%
Special Study Options Study abroad
Best Places to Study
  • Common Grounds Coffeehouse
  • Dorm study rooms are usually a little noisier than the library but quieter than your dorm room and with fewer distractions
  • IHOP
  • Jesse Jones Library
  • Moody Library (first and third floors)
Did You Know?

Second floor of Moody Library hosts a 24-hour "dedicated noisy section" and group study suites, which you can check out with your school ID. Another great place to study is the International House of Pancakes right across the street from campus. The noise in the background is easy to drown out, and unless it's really busy, they'll let you have a booth at the back all to yourself with an endless supply of coffee.

On a Thursday in the spring of every year, Baylor has an all-University play day called Diadeloso. The literal Spanish translation is “day of the bear.” This day off from classes started in 1931 and includes tons of food, fun, and activities such as a guest hypnotist, a step-show performance, video game tournaments, intramural contests, and even blow-up fun with a moon-walk.

Baylor begins every year for incoming students with Welcome Week, which consists of an orientation and a meet-and-greet on moving day. Welcome Week also sets up upperclassmen-guided tours for freshmen and transfer students to show them around campus, discuss different aspects of life at Baylor, and educate students on the various social, religious, and athletic functions of campus life. A lot of life-long friends are met and made at Welcome Week.

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