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Baylor University
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  • 4 Year
  • WACO, TX

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade B minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade C+

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Baylor is a highly rated private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 14,918 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Baylor acceptance rate is 57%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Communications. Graduating 82% of students, Baylor alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,600.

About

905 S UNIVERSITY PARKS DR
WACO, TX 76706
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big 12 Conference

Baylor University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Baylor Admissions

Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1160-1350
ACT Range
25-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$46,039 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,460 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 247 responses
59%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 317 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 316 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    62%
  • On Campus
    36%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
14,918 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
295
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 220 responses
  • Goal-oriented
    28%
  • Genuine
    20%
  • Open and nice
    14%
  • Mission-Minded
    12%
  • Religious
    10%
  • Ring-by-spring
    6%
  • Fratty
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 380 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 432 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 236 responses
  • Amazing, Safe, incredible, it's Gods school!
    19%
  • Traditional
    16%
  • Proud
    14%
  • Amazing
    11%
  • Incredible
    11%
  • Unique
    10%
  • Traditions
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
82%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 163 responses

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