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Baylor University
#18 in Best Christian Colleges in America
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    Baylor University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Baylor?

    Baylor admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 57%. Students that get into Baylor have an average SAT score between 1160-1350 or an average ACT score of 25-32. The regular admissions application deadline for Baylor is February 1. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    57%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    36,588
    SAT Range
    1160-1350
    SAT Reading
    580-670
    SAT Math
    580-680
    Students Submitting SAT
    39%
    ACT Range
    25-32
    ACT English
    24-34
    ACT Math
    24-30
    ACT Writing
    7-8
    Students Submitting ACT
    31%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    admissions.web.baylor.edu/gobaylor
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Considered but not required
    Poll
    83%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 115 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 114 responses
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