Baylor University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,321
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	57%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Baylor University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Baylor boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,232

Cost of attendance at Baylor University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,232

Cost of attendance at Baylor University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Baylor University received on average $21,460 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,460

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	577	16%	$4,762	$2,747,577
Other Federal Grant	854	23%	$5,466	$4,668,049
State Grant/Scholarships	737	20%	$3,741	$2,757,081
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,481	94%	$19,944	$69,423,635
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,581	96%	$21,460	$76,848,765

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Baylor University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Baylor University students is 81.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.7%.

81.6%

asian 83.4% 176 students
African American 76.2% 147 students
white 83.9% 1,866 students
unknown 75.0% 12 students
hispanic 75.6% 374 students
International Students 70.4% 50 students
Mixed Race 80.6% 137 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Twelve Conference
Baseball Big Twelve Conference
Basketball Big Twelve Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Twelve Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Baylor University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Baylor University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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