Baylor University
- 4 Year
- WACO, TX
CollegeGrad School
Baylor University
- 4 Year
- WACO, TX
- Rating 3.78 out of 5 4,340 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade C+
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Baylor University Rankings
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Baylor Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1200-1380
ACT Range
26-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$40,133 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$25,122 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
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 responses60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 288 responses52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 287 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing281 Graduates
- Biology229 Graduates
- Accounting186 Graduates
- Communications182 Graduates
- Marketing180 Graduates
- Finance158 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities156 Graduates
- Business146 Graduates
- Health Service Preparatory Studies124 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems124 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
14,145 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
254
Undergrads Over 25
28000%
Pell Grant
14%
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. 351 responsesPoll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 403 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$51,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
79%
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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Baylor is an excellent institution! From academic rigor and excellence, to a beautiful campus and strong community bonds, Baylor has all the essential elements of a great university! I lived in the Honors Residential College on campus for my first 2 years and gained life long friends through that experience and also in my classes. The professors were experts in their fields and genuinely cared about their students' well being and intellectual advancement. I would highly recommend Baylor University!
Academically, Baylor is great as an honors student/upperclassman (great professors, decent class sizes, moderate workload, unbiased teaching), even if its a little worse for freshman. Socially- DO NOT COME HERE UNLESS YOU ARE VERY RELIGIOUS! I am a Christian but not a Baptist or Evangelist and it was very difficult for me. I was shamed for not attending one of the "big three" baptist churches, and it even affected my rush process for sororities. There is a lot of sexism among the student body as well- I grew up in a conservative home and am Republican myself but people here are very traditionally conservative. If the above is your thing Baylor is great but otherwise not.
Baylor had so much to offer- from the variety of student activities, clubs, groups, and majors, as well as the beautiful campus where you can hammock or walk around or study.
As a theatre design major and BIC student, I got the best of both the cultural education and the critical thinking. I was able to study abroad, participate in a variety of activities and be intellectually challenged. I discovered my passions here and was given a great foundation to continue into my adult career. The Baylor network has also been a great help for my social life and career prospects!
Waco is not the most exciting, but it is growing and close to Dallas and Austin for fun weekends.
Some of the ‘Baylor bubble” culture is not the best like ‘ring by spring’ pressures and purity culture undertones, but many students are growing and learning and discovering healthier approaches to life, and Baylor is a good place for that to happen. Would choose Baylor again if I could do undergrad over!
As a theatre design major and BIC student, I got the best of both the cultural education and the critical thinking. I was able to study abroad, participate in a variety of activities and be intellectually challenged. I discovered my passions here and was given a great foundation to continue into my adult career. The Baylor network has also been a great help for my social life and career prospects!
Waco is not the most exciting, but it is growing and close to Dallas and Austin for fun weekends.
Some of the ‘Baylor bubble” culture is not the best like ‘ring by spring’ pressures and purity culture undertones, but many students are growing and learning and discovering healthier approaches to life, and Baylor is a good place for that to happen. Would choose Baylor again if I could do undergrad over!