Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University Overview

Wayland Baptist University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Plainview, Texas. Wayland Baptist University was founded in 1908 and the school currently enrolls around 3,508 students per year, including 2,690 undergraduates. Wayland Baptist University offers on-campus housing for up to 812 students. The majority of students live on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Wayland Baptist University for Fall 2023 is August 1.

Student Activities at Wayland Baptist University

Are you interested in music or performing? At Wayland Baptist University you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

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

Thinking of pledging? Wayland Baptist University has fraternities and sororities.

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

2022 Wayland Baptist University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	87%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.1
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	27%
Tuition	$20,942
Percent of Need Met	58.5%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$16,868

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Is Wayland Baptist University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what Wayland Baptist University offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University is not difficult to get into. The university admitted 87% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 591 applications received in 2022, 515 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wayland Baptist University

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

About 40% of students who start at Wayland Baptist University return the next year. Around 25% of students who started at Wayland Baptist University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. 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 Outcomes for Wayland Baptist University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 51% of graduates from Wayland Baptist University recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Check with Wayland Baptist University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Wayland Baptist University'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 2022, the total market value of Wayland Baptist University's endowment was $82.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Wayland Baptist University spends about $11,113 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wayland Baptist University

Tuition 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.

Wayland Baptist University meets 58.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Wayland Baptist University full-time are awarded $16,868 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $32,287 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Wayland Baptist University.

Based on this information, does Wayland Baptist University seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Wayland Baptist University a good school for you?

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Where is Wayland Baptist University Located?

Wayland Baptist University is located in the small town setting of Plainview, Texas.

If you would like to see Wayland Baptist University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 27 to Plainview, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lubbock International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wayland Baptist University and Plainview are like without leaving home.

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