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Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas 79072

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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
54%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,090Students
10:1Student:Faculty
19%Grad Rate
$51,838Earnings 10yr
$20,540Net Price

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

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Pioneers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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