Baylor University

Waco, TX · Midsize city

AskSchool #139 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Religious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
51.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$41,104
Sticker price $74,226
Graduation rate
80%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$65,793
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
51.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
39,735
Admitted (fall 2023)
20,262
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
3,317
Yield (admitted who enroll)
16%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
48%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
55%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–700
SAT math, middle 50%
590–700
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
31% / 19%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,024
Family income $30–48k$21,530
Family income $48–75k$33,902
Family income $75–110k$38,852
Family income $110k+$47,895
Full sticker price (per year)
$74,226
Tuition & fees – in-state
$58,100
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$58,100
Median debt at graduation
$23,000
Students with federal loans
31%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
80%
Freshmen who return for year 2
91%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$50,754
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$65,793

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
14,785
Graduate students
5,711
Student-to-faculty ratio
15 : 1
Women
59%
Students receiving Pell grants
12%
Full-time faculty
67%

Undergraduate diversity

White60%
Hispanic18%
Asian8.6%
Black5.5%
Two or more5.1%
International2.6%
Unknown0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing24%
Health Professions20%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences10%
Communication & Journalism8.2%
Social Sciences6.5%
Psychology3.7%
Visual & Performing Arts3.7%
Interdisciplinary Studies3.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Linda Livingstone
Main phone
(254) 710-1011
Address
1320 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX 76798

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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