Campus Vibe
Business-focusedCollege townSports culture
Known for business
Wayland Baptist University is a private town institution in Plainview, Texas. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
19% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,838 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,540.
Established
1908
Motto
Better Together / Let There Be Light
Mascot
Pioneer Pete
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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54%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,090Students
10:1Student:Faculty
19%Grad Rate
$51,838Earnings 10yr
$20,540Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Wayland Baptist University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate54.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$23,186
Room & Board$9,356
Books & Supplies$780
Total Cost of Attendance$34,762
Average Net Price$20,540
Median Debt at Graduation$23,106
Monthly Payment (10yr)$245
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,610
$30–48K$18,314
$48–75K$20,654
$75–110K$22,676
$110K+$23,518
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,540
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,467
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (58)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,090
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%
Race & Ethnicity
White 31%
Black 18%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate19.2%
Freshman Retention47.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$44,159
8 Years$50,062
10 Years$51,838
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$39,600
Men
$58,500
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pioneers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from TX state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Dallaspop. 1.3M
300 mi(520 min)
Austinpop. 960K
357 mi(619 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
380 mi(659 min)