Baylor University
500 Speight Ave.
Waco TX 76798
(254) 710-1011
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
14,541 (12,162 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
95% / 5%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
- In-State / Out-of-State
81% / 19%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$27,910
- Room & Board$7,971
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
69%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,249
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants25,501
- Students Admitted
13,096
(51%)
- Students Enrolled3,068
(12%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class41%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-650
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
560-660
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
See More About Admissions »
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Asian Studies/Civilization
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Latin American Studies
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Slavic Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Bioinformatics
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Exercise Physiology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Fashion Merchandising
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Insurance
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Real Estate
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Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
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Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Journalism
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Occupations Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Mechanical Engineering
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English language and literature/letters
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English Composition
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Human Nutrition
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Pre-Dentistry Studies
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Museology/Museum Studies
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Neuroscience
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geophysics and Seismology
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Archeology
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International Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
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Transportation and materials moving
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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Visual and performing arts
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Acting
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Conducting
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Interior Design
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Music Pedagogy
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Piano and Organ
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants25,501
- Students Admitted
13,096
(51%)
- Students Enrolled3,068
(12%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class41%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class72%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class95%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-650
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
560-660
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
23-28
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$40
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$27,910
- Room & Board$7,971
- Books & Supplies$1,398
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid69%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,249
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants17%$4,011
- Pell Grants17%$3,033
- Other Federal Grants17%$1,008
- State & Local Grants29%$3,653
- Institutional Grants92%$10,380
- Federal Loans46%$4,045
- Non-Federal Loans12%$14,356
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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