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Baylor University
- 4 Year
- Waco, TX
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 4,253 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B minus
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Baylor University Rankings
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Baylor Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45%
SAT Range
1200-1380
ACT Range
26-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$38,372 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$24,559 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 91%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 235 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 284 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 283 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing264 Graduates
- Biology233 Graduates
- Accounting232 Graduates
- Marketing191 Graduates
- Finance153 Graduates
- Business149 Graduates
- Communications139 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems128 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities110 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering105 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
13,906 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
202
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
4%
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. 347 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 399 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
78%
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. 159 responses
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My online experience has been a positive experience thus far at Baylor. My professors have been intentional about incorporating student discussion, even on Zoom and canvas discussion boards. Professors have prioritized the integrity of exams and quizzes, and made sure students are still held to the high standards of academic honesty Baylor desires. While online learning isn’t the best option for a lot of people, I feel as if Baylor has tried to make it as tolerable as possible. Hybrid classes are a wonderful option, allowing students to partially attend in person while maintaining CDC guidelines for social distancing and such. Overall, I’d recommend the online learning experience at Baylor!
Overall, the professors I have had at Baylor so far have been great! They seem to be well educated over the courses they are teaching but with COVID-19 it is hard to make it engaging. When it comes to the campus itself, it feels quite homey, but I wish there were more study spots open, mostly an issue with COVID-19 closing many areas on campus. Dining hall food gets boring after a while especially when you are a picky eater. There is a lot to do in the area and it is a great break from studying. Coffee shops in the area are amazing and definitely a 10/10 recommend. The dorms are nice, at least from the ones I have seen although I have heard community bathrooms do seem to be an issue for those who live in those types of dorms. Lastly, with COVID-19 again, it is hard interacting with others making it difficult to make friends but the people I have met so far, are great!
The environment that surrounds the campus is astounding. People from across the world travel to Baylor university to experience the captivating traditions Baylor bears create week after week. From running the Baylor line to Christmas on 5th street, Baylor constantly looks for ways to not just make your money worth, but to assure you that you made the right decision in choosing your college and education. One experience of this was welcome week when I first moved in. There are community leaders that make you feel welcome into the apartment complex of where you'll be staying by helping you move in and offer stress free Sundays or painting with a twist, activities that are designed for you to meet others and on occasion, even get free food! If anyone hits the mark for overachieving, its Baylor and it's where you want to be.