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Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 51%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $44,441
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $72,408
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Baylor University is a private nonprofit college in Waco, TX with 14,785 undergraduates. It admits 51% of applicants, and admitted students average 1329 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $44,441 per year ($45,498 for families earning under $30,000). 82% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $72,408 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 51%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 39,735
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 20,262
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing610–700
200800
SAT Math590–700
200800
ACT Composite27–32
136
What Baylor University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $78,816
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $63,620
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$45,498
- $30–48k$24,146
- $48–75k$33,908
- $75–110k$38,607
- $110k+$50,541
Get a personal estimate with Baylor University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 82%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $72,408
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 14,785
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 17%
- White60%
- Hispanic18%
- Black6%
- Asian9%
Baylor University FAQ
What is Baylor University's acceptance rate?+
Baylor University admits 51% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Baylor University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 610–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1329.
What ACT score do you need for Baylor University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–32.
Is Baylor University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Baylor University?+
In Fall 2023, 39,735 students applied to Baylor University and 20,262 were admitted; 3,317 enrolled.
Does Baylor University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Baylor University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Baylor University require an essay?+
Baylor University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Baylor University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $78,816 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $44,441.
What is Baylor University's graduation rate?+
82% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 223232 · How we use this data
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