The average acceptance rate at Baylor over the past 10 years is 48.02%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 51.28%.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 20.25%, and the 2025 yield is 14.23%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 41.14% from 2015 to 2025.
The number of Baylor applicants increased by 18.15% (7,211 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 46.09% overall.
Key Takeaways: Baylor Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 51.28%, showing a decreasing selectivity trend. This suggests that Baylor is admitting a higher proportion of applicants, which may indicate either an increase in application quality or a strategic enrollment decision by the institution.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 14.23%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at Baylor. This pattern may reflect increased competition from peer institutions, changing student demographics, or shifts in institutional enrollment strategy.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, Baylor received approximately 46,946 applications, admitted 24,075 students, and enrolled 3,427 students. The rising application volume trend indicates that Baylor is attracting an increasing number of prospective students over time. This growth in applications typically reflects enhanced institutional visibility, improved marketing initiatives, or increasing perceived value in the higher education market.
Acceptance Rate Changes
Baylor 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at Baylor over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 48.02%, while the most recent rate stands at 51.28%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 51.28%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 51.33% and for women is 46.10%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at Baylor have changed over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
Baylor has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 24.19% in 2015 to 14.23% in 2025, representing a 41.14% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 20.25%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at Baylor from 2015 to 2025. The admission yield has decreased by 41.14% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 37,322, the average number of admitted is 17,930, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 3,504.
The number of Baylor applicants increased by 18.15% (7,211 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 46.09% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at Baylor University from 2015 to 2025.
Compare Acceptance Rate Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares Baylor University' acceptance rate to similar schools.