Waco, TX
Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 51% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34,582 | 15,676 | 3,307 | 45% |
| 2020 | 33,680 | 23,061 | 3,731 | 68% |
| 2021 | 36,588 | 20,741 | 4,271 | 57% |
| 2022 | 40,753 | 18,699 | 3,296 | 46% |
| 2023 | 39,735 | 20,262 | 3,317 | 51% |
Fall 2023 applicants
11,771 of 24,331 women and 8,491 of 15,404 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Baylor University has an acceptance rate of 51% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 20,262 of 39,735 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
39,735 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,317 enrolled.
No. Baylor University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 45% to 51% — it has become less selective.