PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Baylor University

📍 Waco, Texas🏛️ Urban Setting👥 14,785 Undergrads🔗 www.baylor.edu

Overview

Baylor University is a large private non-profit research university in Waco, Texas. It enrolls about 14,785 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 51%. Graduates earn a median of $65,793 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

51%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,329

610–700

Net Price

$41,104

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

80%

Retention

91%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$65,793

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

51.3%

SAT Average

1,329

ACT Composite

27–32

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200610 – 700 (mid 50%)800

Math

200590 – 700 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

127 – 32 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$58,100

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$58,100

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$74,226

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$41,104

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$22,024
$30,001 – $48,000	$21,530
$48,001 – $75,000	$33,902
$75,001 – $110,000	$38,852
$110,001 +	$47,895

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

31.2%

Academics & Programs

Baylor University offers programs across 26 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

25.6%

Health Professions

19.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.7%

Communication & Journalism

6.9%

Social Sciences

6.7%

Psychology

4.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.1%

Interdisciplinary Studies

3.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

80%

On-Time (4yr)

68%

Retention (FT)

91%

% Earning >$25K

82%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$56,532

8 years

$61,504

10 years

$65,793

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

81.3%

White

83.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

59.6%

Black or African American

5.5%

Asian

8.6%

Hispanic / Latino

17.5%

Two or more races

5.1%

International

2.6%

Gender

Women

59.3%

Men

40.7%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor University hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 51%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1329.

How much does Baylor University cost?

In-state tuition is $58,100, and out-of-state is $58,100. Average net price after financial aid is $41,104.

What is Baylor University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Baylor University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 80%, and 91% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.