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Baylor University

Acceptance Rate 51.28 %
SAT Average 1,300
Tuition & Fees $58,100
Student Population 20,626
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $26,006

Academic Overview

Baylor University Campus, Waco, TX
Baylor University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Waco, Texas. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
Baylor University is affiliated with Baptist.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $58,100 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $43,578.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 20,626 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 51.28% and the graduation rate is 80% last year.
The salary after graduation from Baylor University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $58,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Baylor's tuition & fees is $58,100. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $43,578.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$58,100
Graduate$43,578
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Baylor. The acceptance rate of Baylor is 51.28% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.23%. The average graduation rate is 80% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $26,006 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 20,626 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Baylor University is 51.28 %.
Acceptance Rate
51.28%
Graduation Rate for Baylor University is 80 %
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate for Baylor University is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Baylor University is 20,626
Student Population
20,626
Student to Faculty Ratio for Baylor University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $26,006 at Baylor University.
Financial Aid Amount
$26,006

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressWaco, TX 76798
Phone254-710-1011
WEBwww.baylor.edu/
Admissionadmissions.web.baylor.edu/
Online Applicationadmissions.web.baylor.edu/
Financial Aidonestop.web.baylor.edu/
Net Price Calculatorwww.baylor.edu/sfs/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm
Athleticwww.baylor.edu/ir/index.php?id=84791
Disability Servicewww.baylor.edu/oala/

Offered Degrees

Baylor offers 227 major programs through online and on-site education where 9 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1080
Master's682
Doctorate (Research)341
Doctorate (Practical)81
Less Than 1 Year Certificate40
Post-Bachelor's Certificate55

Special Learning Opportunities

Baylor University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:4,768)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,247)

Veterans Benefits

Baylor University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗