Baylor University
Waco, Texas
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1845Midsize citySEVP certified
About
Baylor University is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas, United States. It was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As of Fall 2024, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626 students (14,915 undergraduate and 5,711 graduate). It is one of 146 US universities classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. Baylor University's athletic teams, the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$63,620
- Estimated total for international students
- US$78,816
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,785
- Graduate students
- 5,711
- International undergraduates
- 3%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 51%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 610–700 · Maths 590–700
- ACT
- 27–32
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$72,408
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (184)
Bachelor's degrees80 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAnthropologyApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInsuranceInternational BusinessInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience Technologies/Technicians, GeneralSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees57 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied StatisticsArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical and Computer EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTaxationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial StudiesTheology and Religious Vocations, Other
Doctoral degrees34 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied StatisticsBiology, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLawLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Policy AnalysisRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTheological and Ministerial Studies
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
LawRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsTheological and Ministerial Studies
Undergraduate certificates4 subjects
Business/Commerce, GeneralData AnalyticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Graduate certificates5 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHuman Resources Management and ServicesMarketingSecurity Science and Technology
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.