Baylor University is a private Baptist 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. As of fall, 2020, Baylor had a total enrollment of 19,522 . It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
33,680
Acceptance
68%
Graduation Rate
79%
Median SAT Score
1290
Median ACT Score
29
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$44,544
Fees (in-state)
$4,702
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $26,726 |
| 30K - 48K | $29,849 |
| 48K - 75K | $31,343 |
| 75K - 110K | $35,300 |
| 110K+ | $42,722 |
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$58,400
Employed
90%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
17K
Under-Grads
14K
Graduates
3K
Where will you be attending?
Location
, Waco TX 76798
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
9 per 100K
Violent Crime
1 per 100K
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
36 per 100K
Violent Crime
5 per 100K
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Who are Baylor University's Most influential alumni?
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