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Wayland Baptist University

#709 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Plainview, TX
  • 320 reviews
    How to Apply
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A+
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    Wayland Baptist is a private, Christian university located in Plainview, Texas in the Lubbock Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 990 undergraduate students. The Wayland Baptist acceptance rate is 99%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration. Graduating 20% of students, Wayland Baptist alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,800.
    About Wayland Baptist University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Sooner Athletic Conference
    Address
    1900 W 7th St.
    Plainview, TX 79072
    Website
    wbu.edu
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    Wayland Baptist University Rankings

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

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    99%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    910-1060
    ACT Range
    17-23
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,693/ 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
    $8,954/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    93%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.27 responses
    79%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.29 responses
    79%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.29 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      419 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      387 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      123 Graduates
    • Human Services
      100 Graduates
    • Religious Studies
      44 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      23 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      18 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      15 Graduates
    • Psychology
      9 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      8 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    990Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,571
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    56%
    Varsity Athletes
    48%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 18 responses
    Report
    • Adult
      33%
    • Smart, fun young adult
      33%
    • Fun
      11%
    • Smart
      11%
    • I have mostly on line classes
      6%
    • Quiet and reserved
      6%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    86%
    Poll
    53%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.30 responses
    Poll
    38%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.34 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 23 responses
    Report
    • Great
      57%
    • A family
      13%
    • Community
      13%
    • Safe
      13%
    • Decent
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $41,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    20%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    88%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
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    Wayland Baptist University Reviews

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    Great university! It is a private education, with public cost. The classes are not too big, which makes it easier for students to gain relationships with teachers and to learn in a more personal way. The campus is beautiful and there is always fun activities going on so everyone can be involved!
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    I had a fantastic experience at Wayland Baptist University (WBU). I spent the first 3 years at their physical satellite campus in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and the teaching was great. Their teacher-to-student ratio averaged about 1 to every 15-20 students, which enabled a small class learning environment. The staff was very hands-on throughout the process. WBU has a rich culture and pleasant looking residential campus in Plainview, Texas, though I would not recommend anyone go to school here if they want to party and drink...this school should be taken seriously for what it offers academically. This is not a party school. It is a friendly, warm Christian environment where educators care about their students and faculty go the extra mile to ensure students are taken care of.

    WBU is very committed to working with non-traditional students and is extraordinarily supportive of its military student members. I received both my Bachelors and Masters degrees from here.
    I enjoy attending Wayland small classes, and working with some of there warmed staff at times. Wayland allowed me to experience and explore my experience and learn while enjoying being educated. Wayland is a wonderful place to pursue your education. One thing I wish for the other half of staff they collaborate just alittle more so that the students are more confident about what they want to follow through when considering their degree! their career! Over all I am grateful that I was able to hold it all together being the first of 16 siblings to graduate and set the example for all of my family members. It has been and challenge. I want to continue to be that example .
    Mrs. Tiffany Sheppard-Warren
    210-334-5721