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Taylor University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Indiana

Taylor University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
73.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹38,03,306Out-of-state
Students
2,025Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

Taylor University is a private Christian university in Upland, Indiana. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest evangelical Christian universities in the United States.
The university is named after Bishop William Taylor. The university sits on an approximately 950 acres (3.8 km2) campus on the south side of Upland. It also preserves a 680 acres (2.8 km2) arboretum and an additional 668 acres (2.70 km2) of undeveloped land northeast of campus which has 80 acres (320,000 m2) more of arboretum space.
As of 2024, Taylor University has 1,901 undergraduate students, 24 graduate students, and 436 distance learning students. The student body hails from 38 states and 26 foreign countries, with 44 percent from Indiana. Taylor is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium.
In August 2021, D. Michael Lindsay was named as the current president.

Admissions planning estimate

73.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 38.5%–99%. 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: 76.11%; different cohorts are not mixed.

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

All / All Rounds: 76.1% (1,580/2,076; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

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

From application to first day

Applied 2,425
Offered a place 1,783
Enrolled 576

32.3% 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 composite1070-1330
4001600
ACT composite24-31
136

What a year costs

₹50,49,502 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹38,03,306
  • Housing₹11,29,908
  • Books & supplies₹1,16,288
Sticker price ₹50,49,502
After aid (average) ₹23,35,619

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹38,03,306
Out-of-state ₹38,03,306

Average aid awarded: ₹27,81,608 a year.

Outcomes and support

89.3%
Retention
73.8%
Graduation
54%
Get financial aid
54%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

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

White 80.6%
Hispanic 4%
Multiracial 3.3%
Asian 3%
African American 2.5%
Unknown 1.3%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Bible/Biblical Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministriesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate73.53%
Total Applicants2425
Admitted Applicants1783
Enrolled Applicants576
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1070
SAT Composite 75th %1330
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹38,03,306
Out-of-State Tuition₹38,03,306
Average Housing Cost₹11,29,908
Books & Supplies₹1,16,288
Average Net Price₹23,35,619
Students Receiving Aid54%
Average Aid Awarded₹27,81,608
Out-of-State Students54%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.47%
Asian3.01%
Hispanic4%
White80.64%
Multiracial3.26%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International5.09%
Unknown Race1.33%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate73.81%
Retention Rate89.29%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates2025

Contact

Street Address1846 S Main St
ZIP Code46989
Phone(800) 882-3456
Websitehttps://www.taylor.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/