Baylor

Baylor University

Baylor
#412 / #126
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#96
Most Desirable School
Private Baptist university in Waco, Texas, United States

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About Baylor University

According to Wikipedia, Baylor University is a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's campus is the largest Baptist university in the world.

Baylor University's Online Degrees

MBA in Business Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • General
  • Cyber Security
  • Executive Communication
  • Marketing
  • Required Credits: 48
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Certificate in Accelerated BSN
  • Required Credits: 62
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
EdD in Learning and Organizational Change Hybrid
  • Required Credits: 54
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
PhD in Social Work
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSW in Social Work
  • Required Credits: 32 2 years / 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Required Credits: 45
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in BSN to DNP
Degree Concentrations
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse-Midwifery
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 75
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DPT in Physical Therapy
  • Required Credits: 127
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
OTD in Occupational Therapy
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Practice
Degree Concentrations
  • Executive Nurse Leadership
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse-Midwifery
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Nursing Leadership and Innovation
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MPH in Public Health
  • Required Credits: 42
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Baylor University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
36,58857%82%

How Much Does Baylor University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$50,232
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$25,980
30K - 48K$31,165
48K - 75K$31,907
75K - 110K$34,984
110K+$43,975

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Baylor University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Baylor University, then you can expect to earn an average of $58,400 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Baylor University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
21,75115,4276,324

Where is Baylor University?

Baylor University is located at , Waco TX 76798

How Safe is Baylor University?

Baylor University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Waco has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Baylor University Known For?

Baylor University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Baylor University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Religious Studies
#174
World Rank
#193
Historical Rank
#41
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Nursing
#126
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#127
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#57
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Social Work
#125
World Rank
#127
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#71
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Medical
#214
World Rank
#221
Historical Rank
#74
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Law
#219
World Rank
#227
Historical Rank
#74
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Philosophy
#299
World Rank
#339
Historical Rank
#95
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#300
World Rank
#320
Historical Rank
#98
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
History
#263
World Rank
#274
Historical Rank
#101
USA Rank
history Degrees
Education
#343
World Rank
#351
Historical Rank
#105
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education Degrees
Business
#298
World Rank
#299
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#108
USA Rank
business Degrees
Chemistry
#635
World Rank
#641
Historical Rank
#136
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Mathematics
#519
World Rank
#571
Historical Rank
#140
USA Rank
math Degrees
Earth Sciences
#582
World Rank
#601
Historical Rank
#144
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Political Science
#584
World Rank
#591
Historical Rank
#149
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Anthropology
#483
World Rank
#505
Historical Rank
#161
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anthropology Degrees
Communications
#562
World Rank
#586
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#162
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Physics
#739
World Rank
#783
Historical Rank
#177
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Computer Science
#711
World Rank
#716
Historical Rank
#183
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Biology
#675
World Rank
#701
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#188
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Psychology
#465
World Rank
#484
Historical Rank
#193
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Literature
#567
World Rank
#627
Historical Rank
#200
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Engineering
#1228
World Rank
#1249
Historical Rank
#222
USA Rank
engineering Degrees

Who Are Baylor University's Most Influential Alumni?

Baylor University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Social Work. Here are some of Baylor University's most famous alumni:

Dallas Willard
Dallas Willard
An American philosopher.
Miguel A. De La Torre
Miguel A. De La Torre
An American theologian.
Norman Shumway
An American surgeon .
Gary W. Keller
Gary W. Keller
An American business writer.
Joe Feagin
Joe Feagin
An American sociologist.
Jeff Dunham
Jeff Dunham
An American ventriloquist and comedian.
Benjamin Ladner
An American academic.
Peter A. McCullough
An American cardiologist and medical professor.
James R. Heath
An American chemist.
Steven C. Currall
Steven C. Currall
An American psychological scientist.
Rand Paul
Rand Paul
An American physician and politician .
H. Bentley Glass
An American geneticist.

Who Are Baylor University's Most Influential Faculty?

Baylor University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Social Work. Here are some of Baylor University's most famous alumni:

Alexander Pruss
An American philosopher.
Matt Rhule
Matt Rhule
An American football player and coach .
Grant Duwe
An American criminologist.
Thomas S. Kidd
An American historian.
Elizabeth McIngvale
An American activist.
David Baskin
An American surgeon.
Brian Stoltz
Brian Stoltz
An American chemist.
Jennifer Moody
An American archaeologist.
Bryan Shaw
An American biochemist.
Capucine Picard
A Researcher.
Scott Cunningham
An American economist.