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Baylor University

Private
Urban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 51.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹54,57,449Out-of-state
Students: 14,785Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 15Student to faculty

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. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in NCAA Division I.

Admissions planning estimate

51.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 18%–84.6%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 50.99%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 51% (20,262/39,735; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

51.3%admitted

51 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 44,924

Offered a place 23,459

Enrolled 3,552

15.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1200-1400

4001600

ACT composite27-32

136

What a year costs

₹70,36,633 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹54,57,449
Housing₹14,38,475
Books & supplies₹1,40,710

Sticker price ₹70,36,633

After aid (average) ₹38,60,981

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹54,57,449

Out-of-state ₹54,57,449

Average aid awarded: ₹42,16,701 a year.

Outcomes and support

91%

Retention

80%

Graduation

74%

Get financial aid

32%

From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 59.6%

Hispanic 17.5%

Asian 8.6%

African American 5.5%

Multiracial 5.1%

Unknown 0.7%

Native American 0.2%

Pacific Islander 0.2%

Key dates

Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed

5 programmes

Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
Doctoral degree - professional practice
Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Air Transportation	bachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	bachelor
Anthropology	bachelor
Applied Mathematics	bachelor
Applied Statistics	bachelor
Area Studies	bachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysics	bachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	bachelor
Business/Commerce, General	bachelor
Business/Managerial Economics	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	bachelor
Computer Science	bachelor
Data Science	bachelor
Design and Applied Arts	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Electrical and Computer Engineering	bachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	bachelor
Engineering, General	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	bachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General	bachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	bachelor
Finance and Financial Management Services	bachelor
Fine and Studio Arts	bachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services	bachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	bachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences	bachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	bachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	bachelor
History	bachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	bachelor
Human Resources Management and Services	bachelor
Insurance	bachelor
International Business	bachelor
International Relations and National Security Studies	bachelor
Journalism	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services	bachelor
Management Information Systems and Services	bachelor
Marketing	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Mechanical Engineering	bachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	bachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	bachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	bachelor
Philosophy	bachelor
Physics	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Public Health	bachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	bachelor
Real Estate	bachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	bachelor
Religion/Religious Studies	bachelor
Religious Music and Worship	bachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	bachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Science Technologies/Technicians, General	bachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Social Work	bachelor
Sociology	bachelor
Special Education and Teaching	bachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Statistics	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate51.28%

Total Applicants44924

Admitted Applicants23459

Enrolled Applicants3552

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementRequired

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted

Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1200

SAT Composite 75th %1400

ACT Composite 25th %27

ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹54,57,449

Out-of-State Tuition₹54,57,449

Average Housing Cost₹14,38,475

Books & Supplies₹1,40,710

Average Net Price₹38,60,981

Students Receiving Aid74%

Average Aid Awarded₹42,16,701

Out-of-State Students32%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.49%

Asian8.6%

Hispanic17.52%

White59.55%

Multiracial5.13%

Native American0.24%

Pacific Islander0.17%

International2.65%

Unknown Race0.65%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate

School SettingUrban

Years4

Graduation Rate79.99%

Retention Rate90.95%

Student/Faculty Ratio15:1

Total Undergraduates14785

Contact

Street Address1301 South University Parks Drive

ZIP Code76798

Phone(254) 710-3435

Websitehttps://admissions.web.baylor.edu/

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/