Baylor

Baylor University

Baylor
#408 / #127
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. As of fall, 2021, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626 . It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees.

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
18,27015,0013,269

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
#175
World Rank
#196
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#41
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religious-studies-hub Degrees
Law
#209
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#221
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#70
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Nursing
#145
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#145
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#70
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nursing Degrees
Social Work
#127
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#129
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#73
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social-work Degrees
Medical
#206
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#213
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#74
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medicine Degrees
Philosophy
#283
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#325
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#91
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philosophy Degrees
History
#259
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#272
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#99
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history Degrees
Sociology
#316
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#334
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#103
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sociology Degrees
Business
#295
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#295
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#105
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business Degrees
Education
#357
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#365
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#105
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education Degrees
Chemistry
#626
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#635
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#135
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chemistry Degrees
Mathematics
#514
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#570
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#141
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math Degrees
Political Science
#596
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#603
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#151
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political-science Degrees
Earth Sciences
#624
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#643
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#157
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earth-science Degrees
Anthropology
#492
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#513
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#164
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anthropology Degrees
Physics
#705
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#748
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#170
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physics Degrees
Communications
#587
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#608
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#171
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communications Degrees
Computer Science
#689
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#692
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#182
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computer-science Degrees
Biology
#688
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#718
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#192
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biology Degrees
Literature
#584
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#637
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#204
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literature Degrees
Psychology
#483
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#507
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#204
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psychology Degrees
Engineering
#1155
World Rank
#1179
Historical Rank
#208
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, Social Work, and Nursing. Here are some of Baylor University's most famous alumni:

Miguel A. De La Torre
Miguel A. De La Torre
An American theologian.
Dallas Willard
Dallas Willard
An American philosopher.
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.
James R. Heath
An American chemist.
Peter A. McCullough
An American cardiologist and medical professor.
Rand Paul
Rand Paul
An American physician and politician .
Jo Jorgensen
An American politician, 2020 Libertarian Party presidential candidate.
Robert Jeffress
Robert Jeffress
A Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas.

Who Are Baylor University's Most Influential Faculty?

Baylor University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Nursing. 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.
David Baskin
An American surgeon.
Elizabeth McIngvale
An American activist.
Jennifer Moody
An American archaeologist.
Bryan Shaw
An American biochemist.
Scott Cunningham
An American economist.

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