Wayland Baptist University

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	810
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	81%
Students retention rate	39%
On-time graduation rate	25%

Located in Plainview, Texas, Wayland Baptist University 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.

The acceptance rate of 81% indicates that Wayland Baptist University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wayland Baptist 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Wayland Baptist University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Wayland Baptist University is 39% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Wayland Baptist University do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,004

Cost of attendance at Wayland Baptist 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

$22,004

Cost of attendance at Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University received on average $11,462 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.

$11,462

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	147	55%	$4,223	$620,805
Other Federal Grant	151	56%	$4,922	$743,230
State Grant/Scholarships	174	65%	$3,404	$592,305
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	235	88%	$6,803	$1,598,665
Total Grant & Scholarships	256	96%	$11,462	$2,934,200

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University students is 25.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.9%.

25.1%

African American 11.9% 5 students
white 36.6% 41 students
hispanic 19.8% 16 students
International Students 25.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Sooner Athletic Conference
Baseball Sooner Athletic Conference
Basketball Sooner Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Sooner Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Wayland Baptist University provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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