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Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,421
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 20%
- Median earnings
- $55,564
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit college in Plainview, TX with 2,041 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,421 per year ($22,129 for families earning under $30,000). 20% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,564 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,974
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,067
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Wayland Baptist University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $38,355
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $23,902
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,129
- $30–48k$22,948
- $48–75k$22,319
- $75–110k$22,548
- $110k+$28,083
Get a personal estimate with Wayland Baptist University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 20%
- Freshman retention
- 45%
- Median earnings
- $55,564
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,041
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White29%
- Hispanic28%
- Black19%
- Asian2%
Wayland Baptist University FAQ
What is Wayland Baptist University's acceptance rate?+
Wayland Baptist University admits 56% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Wayland Baptist University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Wayland Baptist University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,974 students applied to Wayland Baptist University and 1,067 were admitted; 289 enrolled.
Does Wayland Baptist University consider legacy status?+
No. Wayland Baptist University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wayland Baptist University require an essay?+
Wayland Baptist University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $38,355 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,421.
What is Wayland Baptist University's graduation rate?+
20% 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 229780 · How we use this data
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