Wayland Baptist University: Ranking & Review
| Plainview rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1722 | 6147 Top 37% |
Wayland Baptist University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 645 | 388 | 257 |
| Admissions | 637 | 383 | 254 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 297 | 188 | 109 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 4,847 | 2,381 | 2,466 |
2,589 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,411 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 136 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 46% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 209 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 70% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $35. Application fee for graduates - $50.
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Wayland Baptist University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $31,062 | $31,062 |
| Off-campus | $34,766 | $34,766 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $7,256 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Wayland Baptist University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,003 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $14,520 | $14,520 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $605 | $605 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $11,250 | $11,250 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $625 | $625 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 21 | 396 | 216 | 633 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 120 | 263 | 383 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 14 | 85 | 52 | 151 |
| Education | 50 | 78 | 128 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 17 | 106 | 4 | 127 |
| Psychology | 9 | 78 | 87 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 5 | 39 | 26 | 70 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 23 | 23 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12 | 12 | ||
| History | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 8 | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 5 | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences | 4 | 4 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 4 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 4 | 4 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 177 | 1,021 | 466 | 1,664 |
A total of 1,198 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Wayland Baptist University.
At the master's level 466 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 20% | 17% | 24% |
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General info
| Alternative names | WBU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1908 |
| Motto | Go Ye into All the World / Let There Be Light |
| Religious affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 594 |
| Instructional FTE | 253 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.wbu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 W 7th St. Plainview, Texas, 79072 United States |
| Urbanization level | Town: Remote |
| City population | 22,000 |
| Phone | 8062911000 |
| Fax | +1 (806) 291 1960 |