Baylor University

Baylor University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Waco, Texas. Baylor was founded in 1845 and now enrolls around 19,297 students a year, including 14,399 undergrads. Baylor offers on-campus housing for up to 5,103 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Baylor! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Baylor's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Baylor students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Baylor has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Baylor has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Baylor on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Baylor on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Baylor for Fall 2022 is February 1.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by April 10.

Is Baylor a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Baylor offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Baylor University

It is moderately difficult to get into Baylor. Around 68% of applicants get into Baylor each year. Out of 33,680 applications received in 2021, 23,061 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Baylor

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Baylor, around 91% are still enrolled the next year. Baylor's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 79%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Baylor Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Baylor's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $1.381 billion. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Baylor

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Baylor meets 65.6% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $33,682 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $46,475 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Baylor. Based on this information, how does Baylor sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Baylor a good school for you?

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Where is Baylor University Located?

Baylor is located in the urban setting of Waco, Texas, less than an hour from Dallas-Fort Worth.

If you want to see Baylor for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Waco, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Waco Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Baylor and Waco are like without leaving home.

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