Baylor University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #428 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #158 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #136 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 119 | In Texas |
| #76 of 1,039 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 171 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Undergraduates
- 15,213
- Graduates
- 5,496
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.baylor.edu
Baylor University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Baylor University has an acceptance rate of 46% and is among the top 12% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 52% | 42% |
| Applicants | 40,753 | 15,404 | 25,320 |
| Admissions | 18,699 | 8,006 | 10,691 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,286 | 1,365 | 1,921 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 10 | 5 | 5 |
6,339 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,920 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
920 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1230
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Baylor University are 1230-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
750 or 23%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Baylor University are 28-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 12480 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3197 (15%) |
| Asian | 1586 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 1323 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 932 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 901 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 192 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 29 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Baylor University is $45,988 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $27,102 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,538 |
| $48-75K | $30,976 |
| $75-110K | $34,485 |
| $110K+ | $44,827 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $51,738 | $38,772 |
| Tuition in-state | $51,738 | $38,772 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $51,738 | $38,772 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,768 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,587 |
| Room charge | $7,340 |
| Meal charge | $6,247 |
Baylor University majors
Baylor University has granted 3,263 bachelor's degrees across 89 programs, 1,317 master's across 52 programs, and 650 doctorate degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Baylor University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 79 | 262 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 317 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 261 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 244 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 125 | 83 | |
| Social Work | 24 | 161 | 1 |
| Communication, General | 160 | 7 | |
| Public Health, General | 41 | 115 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 155 | ||
| Law | 152 | ||
| Finance, General | 146 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 142 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | 130 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 137 | ||
| Psychology, General | 126 | 3 | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 94 | 2 | 6 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 81 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 78 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 65 | 6 | 3 |
| Journalism | 63 | 8 | |
| Biochemistry | 68 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 66 | ||
| Neuroscience | 64 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 60 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 60 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 57 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 56 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 50 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 30 | 9 | 7 |
| History, General | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 34 | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | 4 | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 30 | 7 | 3 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 35 | 4 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 38 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | 6 | 13 |
| Medical & Health Humanities | 35 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 33 | 1 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 34 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 17 | 17 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 23 | 1 | 10 |
| Anthropology, General | 30 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 29 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 29 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 28 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 18 | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 27 | ||
| Applied Statistics, General | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| Information Science & Studies | 23 | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | 5 | 6 |
| Computer Science | 18 | 5 | |
| Environmental Studies | 20 | 3 | |
| Human Nutrition | 17 | 5 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 22 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 22 | ||
| Philosophy | 19 | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 20 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | 18 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Interior Design | 18 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 18 | ||
| Acting | 17 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 15 | 2 | |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 16 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | 6 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 13 | ||
| Engineering, General | 13 | ||
| Environmental Science | 8 | 5 | |
| School Psychology | 13 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 3 | 10 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | 3 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 12 | ||
| Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other | 12 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 11 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 | ||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 10 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 10 | ||
| Taxation | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 9 | ||
| Linguistics | 8 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 8 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 7 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Astrophysics | 4 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 4 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 4 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 4 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Conducting | 2 | ||
| Geophysics and Seismology | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Real Estate | 2 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Health Policy Analysis | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Latin American Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,263 | 1,317 | 650 |
Baylor University has a graduation rate of 81%, which is among the 11% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 81% | 77% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Baylor University is a world-class research university with 27,862 scientific papers published and 592,003 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Political Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 159 | 1446 |
| 1992 | 182 | 1609 |
| 1993 | 195 | 1582 |
| 1994 | 203 | 1618 |
| 1995 | 191 | 1674 |
| 1996 | 213 | 1938 |
| 1997 | 182 | 2019 |
| 1998 | 190 | 2297 |
| 1999 | 230 | 2964 |
| 2000 | 278 | 3658 |
| 2001 | 256 | 4324 |
| 2002 | 288 | 5007 |
| 2003 | 373 | 5627 |
| 2004 | 485 | 6470 |
| 2005 | 459 | 7537 |
| 2006 | 452 | 8796 |
| 2007 | 503 | 9942 |
| 2008 | 629 | 11006 |
| 2009 | 643 | 12804 |
| 2010 | 734 | 15076 |
| 2011 | 718 | 17061 |
| 2012 | 821 | 19297 |
| 2013 | 898 | 21510 |
| 2014 | 1041 | 23642 |
| 2015 | 1138 | 25330 |
| 2016 | 1186 | 27363 |
| 2017 | 1187 | 28808 |
| 2018 | 1336 | 31905 |
| 2019 | 1345 | 36561 |
| 2020 | 1585 | 42721 |
| 2021 | 1533 | 48756 |
| 2022 | 1631 | 48669 |
| 2023 | 1744 | 49267 |
Baylor University alumni
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Willie Nelson
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorsession musicianmusiciansinger
- Biography
-
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was one of the main figures of the outlaw country subgenre that developed in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. The critical success of his album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. Nelson has acted in over 30 films, co-authored several books, and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels and the legalization of marijuana.
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Brittney Griner
- Enrolled in Baylor University
- Studied in 2009-2013
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Brittney Yevette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. women's national basketball team and a six-time WNBA All-Star. She was additionally named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.
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Rand Paul
- Enrolled in Baylor University
- Studied in 1981-1984
- Occupations
- physicianpoliticianophthalmologist
- Biography
-
Randal Howard Paul is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Kentucky since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he is a son of former three-time presidential candidate and 12-term U.S. representative from Texas, Ron Paul. Paul describes himself as a constitutional conservative and supporter of the Tea Party movement.
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Robert Griffin III
- Occupations
- player of American footballathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Robert Lee Griffin III, nicknamed RGIII or RG3, is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, most notably with the Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Baylor Bears, winning the Heisman Trophy as a senior, and was selected second overall by the Redskins in the 2012 NFL draft.
General info
| Founded | 1845 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) Also summer sessions (June; July) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,391 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Bear Place 97012, Waco, Texas, 76798 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 138,000 |
| Phone | 2547101011 |