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Baylor University

Waco, Texas 76798

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Baylor University is a private institution in Waco with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1313, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 15K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,793 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $41,942.

Established
1845
Motto
Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana, Pro Mundo
Mascot
Judge Indy and Judge Belle (live bears)Bruiser and Marigold (costumed)
Type
Private research university
Division
Division I

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51%Acceptance
1313SAT Avg
15,007Students
15:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$65,793Earnings 10yr
$41,942Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Baylor University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate51.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1313

Reading & WritingMid: 625
610700
MathMid: 630
600700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

51.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1313

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$54,844
Room & Board$14,235
Books & Supplies$1,438
Total Cost of Attendance$70,130
Average Net Price$41,942
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,674
$30–48K$30,348
$48–75K$32,236
$75–110K$37,708
$110K+$47,442

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$41,942

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

115

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (177)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
15,007
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 5%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 9%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate80.2%
Freshman Retention90.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,532
8 Years$61,504
10 Years$65,793

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,300
Men
$65,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#88
Forbes
#188
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#1

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
87 mi(151 min)
Austinpop. 960K
96 mi(166 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
161 mi(279 min)

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