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Taylor University

Upland, Indiana 46989-1001

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Known for business

Taylor University is a private institution in Upland with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1232, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

77% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,198 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,327.

Established
1846
Motto
Lux et Fides
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

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76%Acceptance
1232SAT Avg
1,890Students
14:1Student:Faculty
77%Grad Rate
$52,198Earnings 10yr
$24,327Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Taylor University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1232

Reading & Writing
540670
Math
530670

ACT Score Range

Composite
2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1232

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,104
Room & Board$10,888
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$51,879
Average Net Price$24,327
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,612
$30–48K$16,511
$48–75K$21,003
$75–110K$25,647
$110K+$28,408

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,327

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,890
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.6%
Freshman Retention91.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,142
8 Years$49,870
10 Years$52,198

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,400
Men
$53,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#2
Forbes
#233

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Trojans

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from IN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Indianapolispop. 880K
59 mi(102 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
136 mi(236 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
148 mi(257 min)

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