Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences
Football: Big Twelve Conference
Basketball: Big Twelve Conference
School Colors
Green and gold
Men Playing Varsity Sports
221 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports
262 - 4%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid
Football:
81Basketball:
25Baseball:
30Cross Country/Track:
48Other Sports:
121Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients
Football:
64%Basketball:
57%Baseball:
57%Cross Country/Track:
62%Other Sports:
60%Men's Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
- Basketball
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Club Sports
- Baseball
- Crew
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Racquetball
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Taekwondo
- Triathlon
- Volleyball
- Water polo
- Waterskiing
Intramurals
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Racquetball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Table tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wallyball
Athletic Fields & Facilities
- Allison Indoor Practice Facility
- Baylor Ballpark
- Baylor Tennis Center
- Bear Park
- Betty Lou Mays Soccer Field
- BSB Fields
- Challenge Course
- Edgefield
- Ferrell Center
- Floyd Casey Stadium
- Getterman Stadium
- Gray's Gym & Strength Center
- Hart-Patterson Track Complex
- Marina Recreation Center
- Marrs McLean Gym
- McLane Student Life Center (SLC)
- Minglewood Bowl
- Russell Gym
- Simpson Center Weight Room
- Twin Rivers & Bailey Golf Course
- Willis Family Equestrian Center
Most Popular Sports
Baseball, basketball, and football.
Most Overlooked Teams
Tennis, cross country, and track.
School Spirit
In terms of athletics, school spirit is very high, especially when competing against other teams in the state of Texas. In-state rivalry is huge between Texas A&M and the University of Texas. Baylor falls into the underdog category in the Big 12, and everyone loves to see an upset. Homecoming is usually against Texas Tech, and students turn out en masse for the bonfire and parade. The stands are the most packed at that time of year, with alumni flooding in from everywhere. In regular season football games, the stands never look very packed compared to other schools (our student body just doesn't have the numbers to draw from like state schools), but students definitely do their best to show up in green and gold regalia and scream until they're hoarse. Current students and alumni alike are known to viciously defend and praise Baylor, which can sometimes be the butt of jokes due to its Christian tradition. But this does not phase a true "Baylor Bear." Generally, students are very supportive of each other's endeavors, because the school is small enough that everyone is family, and if one succeeds, we all do.
Getting Tickets
Tickets for students are free. Show up where the event takes place, and your ID will be swiped-it's all part of your student fees. For non-students to buy tickets, go to the SUB ticket office or to the arena or stadium where the event is located. Typically they are not too expensive ($10-$15).
Best Place to Take a Walk
The Bear Trail (2.5 mile perimeter of campus). Also any trails in Cameron Park.
Did You Know?
- The Lady Bears women's basketball team is a frequent Sweet 16 competitor and won the NCAA National Championship in 2004.
- Men's Tennis won the NCAA National Championship Title in 2004.