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Baylor University
  • 4 Year
  • WACO, TX
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Baylor University
#14 in Best Christian Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • WACO, TX
  • 4,312 reviews
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    Baylor University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    35%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,150 / year
    Poll
    63%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 207 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 374 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,842 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 750 responses
    • SUB
      16%
    • Memorial Dining Hall
      15%
    • Cookies!
      11%
    • Flying saucer
      11%
    • Wing Wednesdays at Penland
      8%
    • Memorial Cookies and Grilled Cheese
      7%
    • Omelletes
      7%
    68%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 252 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 208 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      49%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      45%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      2%

    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    88%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 239 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 166 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      74%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      21%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      4%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 197 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      33%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      51%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      11%
    • Not very visible.
      4%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 402 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      27%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      67%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      6%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      0%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Equestrian, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 429 responses
    • The Line
      17%
    • Football Games
      17%
    • Diadeloso
      16%
    • Christmas on Fifth Street
      15%
    • All University Sing
      10%
    • Bonfire before Homecoming
      10%
    • Dr. Pepper Hour
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 279 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      1%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      17%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      44%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      16%
    • Parties? What parties?
      21%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 175 responses
    • Dia Del Oso
      69%
    • Homecoming
      18%
    • Christmas on 5th Street
      4%
    • And homecoming
      2%
    • Halloween
      2%
    • Klub Kool Aid
      2%
    • Thanksgiving Dinner
      2%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    16%
    Women in Sororities
    31%
    54%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 350 responses
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