Wayland Baptist Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Wayland Baptist University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Wayland Baptist to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Wayland Baptist University (Wayland Baptist)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Wayland Baptist's acceptance rate is 55.96% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,939 students applied and 1,085 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Wayland Baptist is not low.

To apply to Wayland Baptist, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Wayland Baptist University.

Wayland Baptist's acceptance rate places 11st out of 79 Texas colleges with competitive admission.
Wayland Baptist's yield rate is 31.98%, which is slightly lower by 4.81 percentage points (approximately 13.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Wayland Baptist at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. Moreover, you can check only Texas colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. This comparison helps contextualize Wayland Baptist's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Wayland Baptist's acceptance rate is 55.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.98%. 993 men and 932 women applied to Wayland Baptist and 589 men and 494 women students were accepted.

Among them, 223 men and 124 women were enrolled in Wayland Baptist. You can explore the Wayland Baptist's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Wayland Baptist
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,939	993	932	0	14
Admitted	1,085	589	494	0	2
Enrolled	347	223	124	0	0
Acceptance Rate	55.96%	59.32%	53.00%	-	14.29%
Yield	31.98%	37.86%	25.10%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Wayland Baptist University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 347 first-year students enrolled in Wayland Baptist. The proportion of full-time students is 91.07% and part-time students is 8.93%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 64.27% and women students is 35.73%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Wayland Baptist.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Wayland Baptist
	Total	Men	Women
Total	347	223	124
Full-time	316	211	105
Part-time	31	12	19

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Wayland Baptist. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wayland Baptist University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Wayland Baptist Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Wayland Baptist:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.wbu.edu/college-admission/
Online Application: https://apply.wbu.edu/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Wayland Baptist?

Wayland Baptist is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 55.96%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Wayland Baptist?

Wayland Baptist does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Wayland Baptist require essays or personal statements?

Wayland Baptist does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Wayland Baptist admission?

Wayland Baptist does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Wayland Baptist does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Wayland Baptist requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Wayland Baptist requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Wayland Baptist?

The institutional SAT code for Wayland Baptist is 6930 and 4-digit ACT code is 4246.