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  • WACO, TX
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Baylor University

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A
    2. Value
      grade B minus
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade A minus
    5. Athletics
      grade A+
    6. Party Scene
      grade B
    7. Professors
      grade A minus
    8. Location
      grade C
    9. Dorms
      grade B
    10. Campus Food
      grade B+
    11. Student Life
      grade A
    12. Safety
      grade C+

    Baylor is a highly rated private, Baptist university located in Waco, Texas. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 14,145 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Baylor acceptance rate is 68%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Communications. Graduating 79% of students, Baylor alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $42,600.

    About

    1301 S UNIVERSITY PARKS DR
    WACO, TX 76798
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big 12 Conference

    Baylor University Rankings

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    Baylor Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    68%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1200-1380
    ACT Range
    26-32
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $40,133 / 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
    $25,122 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
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    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      97%
    • On Campus
      3%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    14,145 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    254
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    14%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $51,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    79%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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