At Baylor University, the graduation rate is 80 % within 150% normal time, the retention rate is 91 %, as of August 31, 2025.
Its graduation rate is relatively lower than the average rate when comparing similar colleges' rate of 91.10% (private (not-for-profit) Research University with very high research activity).
For the academic year 2024-2025, 2,690 students out of 3,363 candidates have completed their courses within 150% normal time (i.e. in 6 years for 4-year BS degree) at Baylor University.
By gender, 986 male and 1,704 female students graduated the school last year completing their jobs in the period.
| Candidates | Completers | Graduation Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,363 | 2,690 | 79.99% |
| Men | 1,275 | 986 | 77.33% |
| Women | 2,088 | 1,704 | 81.61% |
The following table shows graduation rate by race and at Baylor University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 58.33%(7/12) | 75.00%(3/4) | 50.00%(4/8) |
| Asian | 81.25%(221/272) | 77.97%(92/118) | 83.77%(129/154) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 72.16%(127/176) | 69.23%(45/65) | 73.87%(82/111) |
| Hispanic | 73.40%(378/515) | 75.00%(150/200) | 72.38%(228/315) |
| White | 83.25%(1,744/2,095) | 78.50%(606/772) | 86.02%(1,138/1,323) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 62.50%(5/8) | - | 71.43%(5/7) |
| Two or More Race | 72.92%(105/144) | 82.98%(39/47) | 68.04%(66/97) |
| Unknown | 76.92%(30/39) | 71.43%(10/14) | 80.00%(20/25) |
A non-resident alien student is not a US citizen/green card holder and studies with a student visa, such as an F visa, in the United States. At Baylor University, 73 of 102 non-resident alien students completed their studies and the graduation rate was 71.57%.
Ratings & Review
Tina Wissner (Alum)
Best Choice Texas Colleges
My number 1 pick paid off. Although BU is one of the more expensive universities, the investment is priceless. The freshman line camp preceding 2nd semester sorority/fraternity, allows students a wider range of student relationships. Thank you Baylor University for committed faculty and forever friendships.
Tina Wissner strongly recommends the school.