Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Baylor University is 45.88% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.63%. 15,404 men and 25,320 women applied to Baylor and 8,006 men and 10,691 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,370 men and 1,926 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Baylor.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Baylor
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants40,75315,40425,320029
Admitted18,6998,00610,69102
Enrolled3,2961,3701,92600
Acceptance Rate 45.88%51.97%42.22%-6.90%
Yield 17.63%17.11%18.02%-0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 920 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 750 students (23%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Baylor.
The median SAT score is 1,320 with 660 SAT EBRW and 660 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 700 and the 25th percentile is 620. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 710 and 25th percentile is 610 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 28 at Baylor. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 32.
The SAT and ACT scores at Baylor University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Baylor
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total123013201410
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing620660700
SAT Math610660710
ACT Composite283033
ACT Math262831
ACT English273235
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 3,296 first-year students enrolled in Baylor. The proportion of full-time students is 99.70% and part-time students is 0.30%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.57% and women students is 58.43%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Baylor.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Baylor
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total3,2961,3701,92600
Full-time3,2861,3651,92100
Part-time105500
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Baylor. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Baylor University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Baylor Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Baylor.
Admission Information for Applying to Baylor
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.baylor.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.baylor.edu/admissions
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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