Baylor Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 51.28%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1300. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $58,100
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Baylor:
- Total Enrollment: 20,626, including 3,066 online students
- 14,915 Undergraduate, 5,711 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.3% men, 60.7% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 80%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 91%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 227 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 110 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Baylor Overview
Baylor University (Baylor) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waco, TX. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Baylor's tuition & fees is $58,100 for the academic year 2024-2025. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,254.
The school has a total enrollment of 20,626 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Baylor's acceptance rate is 51.28% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.23%. The median SAT score is 1300 and the ACT score is 30.
Baylor ranked 97th in National Universities and 4th in Texas Colleges rankings. Baylor University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Baylor University is $58,100. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $43,578.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $61,549 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $46,172.
| Undergraduate | $58,100 |
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| Graduate | $43,578 |
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| Undergraduate | $61,549 |
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| Graduate | $46,172 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Baylor University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Baylor
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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