Taylor University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3319 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #931 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #862 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #2410 of 3,992 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,503
- Graduates
- 45
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- taylor.edu
Taylor University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Taylor University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% 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 | 74% | 72% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,425 | 1,101 | 1,324 |
| Admissions | 1,783 | 797 | 986 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 576 | 256 | 320 |
446 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
464 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
363 or 63%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Taylor University are 1070-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
159 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Taylor University are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2039 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 124 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 105 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 80 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 79 (3%) |
| Asian | 71 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 45 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Taylor University is $26,178 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 | $16,143 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,262 |
| $48-75K | $18,100 |
| $75-110K | $23,504 |
| $110K+ | $30,050 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,500 | $11,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,500 | $11,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,500 | $11,950 |
| Fee in-district | $990 | $175 |
| Fee in-state | $990 | $175 |
| Fee out-of-state | $990 | $175 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,982 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,029 |
| Room charge | $5,624 |
| Meal charge | $6,405 |
Taylor University majors
Taylor University has granted 393 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs and 12 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Taylor University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 40 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 18 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 16 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | ||
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 11 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||
| Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Physiology, General | 9 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 6 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Communication, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Journalism, Other | 4 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Illustration | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 1 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 1 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 393 | 12 |
Taylor University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 17% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 68% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Taylor University has published 883 scientific papers with 11,056 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Law, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 20 |
| 1994 | 5 | 34 |
| 1995 | 14 | 34 |
| 1996 | 9 | 66 |
| 1997 | 4 | 30 |
| 1998 | 12 | 46 |
| 1999 | 13 | 61 |
| 2000 | 8 | 75 |
| 2001 | 25 | 100 |
| 2002 | 33 | 102 |
| 2003 | 10 | 132 |
| 2004 | 18 | 172 |
| 2005 | 9 | 171 |
| 2006 | 14 | 216 |
| 2007 | 17 | 202 |
| 2008 | 16 | 264 |
| 2009 | 18 | 296 |
| 2010 | 21 | 340 |
| 2011 | 20 | 332 |
| 2012 | 32 | 362 |
| 2013 | 34 | 352 |
| 2014 | 33 | 367 |
| 2015 | 41 | 377 |
| 2016 | 31 | 402 |
| 2017 | 31 | 368 |
| 2018 | 37 | 445 |
| 2019 | 34 | 482 |
| 2020 | 52 | 635 |
| 2021 | 22 | 853 |
| 2022 | 31 | 876 |
| 2023 | 37 | 955 |
| 2024 | 29 | 927 |
| 2025 | 14 | 806 |
Taylor University alumni
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Jackie Walorski
- Enrolled in Taylor University
- In 1985 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- philanthropistpoliticianjournalist
- Biography
-
Jacqueline Renae Walorski was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 2nd congressional district from 2013 until her death in 2022. She was a member of the Republican Party. Walorski served in the Indiana House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 21st district, from 2005 to 2010. In 2010, she won the Republican nomination for Indiana's 2nd congressional district, but narrowly lost the general election to Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly. Walorski won the seat in 2012 after Donnelly vacated it to run for the U.S. Senate, and was reelected four times.
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General Nelson A. Miles
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Nelson Appleton Miles was a United States Army officer who served in the American Civil War (1861–1865), the last stages of the American Indian Wars (1840–1890), and the Spanish–American War (1898). From 1895 to 1903, Miles served as the last Commanding General of the United States Army, before the office was transformed into the current Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army in 1903.
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Tim Walberg
- Enrolled in Taylor University
- In 1975 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- priestpolitician
- Biography
-
Timothy Lee Walberg is an American politician serving as a U.S. representative from Michigan since 2011, representing the state's 5th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented the 7th district from 2007 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2023 as the longest tenured member from Michigan.
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Samuel Kaboo Morris
- Occupations
- missionarymystic
- Biography
-
Samuel Kaboo Morris was a Liberian prince who converted to evangelical Christianity around the age of 14. He left Liberia for the United States of America to achieve an education at around the age of 18. He arrived at Taylor University in December 1891. A residence hall at Taylor bearing his name now exists. He died on May 12, 1893 after contracting pneumonia.
General info
| Founded | 1846 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Lux et Fides Light and Faith |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 454 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1846 Main Street Upland, Indiana, 46989-1001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 8008823456 |