Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1232
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Trojans
History & Fun Facts
- •History Founding In 1846, Taylor University was originally established as Fort Wayne Female College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
- •In the first full year of the school, about 100 women were enrolled, paying $22.
- •Fort Wayne Female College was founded by the Methodist Church as an all-female school.
- •In 1850, Fort Wayne Female College started admitting men coeducationally and changed its name to Fort Wayne College.
- •In the spring of 1893, White negotiated an agreement between the trustees of the now-named Taylor University and the Upland Land Company.
Source: Wikipedia
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