Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, Texas 79072
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
Campus Visits
Plan Your Visit
Admissions
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
57.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/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
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).
Programs (58)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
48%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Pioneers
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1910, the school offered its first classes, though the administration building was incomplete.
- •During the school's first term, a total of 225 students were taking classes in primary education through junior college.
- •After a public school system was well established in Plainview, the elementary grades were discontinued.
- •The school admitted no Black students until 1951, when a teacher, Annie Taylor of Floydada, Texas, asked the college whether she could fulfill continuing education requirements at the college.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average