Taylor University
Taylor University at a Glance
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About Taylor University
According to Wikipedia, Taylor University is a private, interdenominational, evangelical Christian university in Upland, Indiana. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest evangelical Christian universities in the United States.
Taylor University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,076 | 74% | 89% | 78% | 1200 | 27 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Taylor University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $41,350 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $16,426 |
| 30K - 48K | $18,282 |
| 48K - 75K | $17,267 |
| 75K - 110K | $24,301 |
| 110K+ | $31,431 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Taylor University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Taylor University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $58,997 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Taylor University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,671 | 2,641 | 30 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Taylor University?
Taylor University is located at 1846 Main Street, Upland, IN 46989-1001.
How Safe is Taylor University?
Taylor University reported 0.4 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most small residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Taylor University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of 0.04%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Taylor University Known For?
Taylor University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Communications
- Physics
- Psychology
- Literature
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Engineering
- Business
- Biology
- Anthropology
- Social Work
- Mathematics
- Education
- History
- Medical
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
Taylor University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Taylor University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Taylor University ranks #386 in the U.S. and #1669 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesTaylor University ranks #717 in the U.S. and #2402 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesTaylor University ranks #738 in the U.S. and #2755 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesTaylor University ranks #765 in the U.S. and #3226 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesTaylor University ranks #782 in the U.S. and #2045 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesTaylor University ranks #817 in the U.S. and #2472 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesTaylor University ranks #874 in the U.S. and #3795 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesTaylor University ranks #914 in the U.S. and #3091 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesTaylor University ranks #1030 in the U.S. and #5507 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesTaylor University ranks #1072 in the U.S. and #3973 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesTaylor University ranks #1082 in the U.S. and #4500 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesTaylor University ranks #1111 in the U.S. and #3372 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesTaylor University ranks #1169 in the U.S. and #2776 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesTaylor University ranks #1233 in the U.S. and #4752 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesTaylor University ranks #1330 in the U.S. and #5458 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesTaylor University ranks #1346 in the U.S. and #4312 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesTaylor University ranks #1357 in the U.S. and #4638 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesTaylor University ranks #1500 in the U.S. and #6179 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesTaylor University ranks #1815 in the U.S. and #6596 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesWho Are Taylor University's Most Influential Alumni?
Taylor University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Psychology, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Taylor University's most famous alumni:
- Nelson A. Miles
- A United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Commanding General of the United States Army .
- Harold Ockenga
- An American theologian .
- Andrew J. Elliot
- An American social psychologist.
- Charles Wesley Shilling
- An American physician and United States Navy officer.
- Jerry Pattengale
- An American academic.
- Jay Kesler
- An American academic.
- Eugene Habecker
- An American academic administrator.
- Frank G. Carver
- An American theologian.
- John N. Oswalt
- A Theologian.
- Rolland D. McCune
- An American theologian.
- William Vennard
- An American opera singer.
- Tim Walberg
- An American politician.
