Baylor University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Baylor University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 20,710 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1845 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Waco, Texas.

Baylor University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Baylor University will give you the opportunity to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
144
Baylor University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 144 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Business, Management, Accounting and Finance, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Baylor University student retention rate is very high at 90% (well above Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
90%
Good
The graduation rate at Baylor University is very good - 80%.

Student to faculty ratio at Baylor University is pretty decent -- 15:1. Learn more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - around $51,800 annually. The additional fees at Baylor University beyond tuition are roughly $4,800, which comes to a total of $56,600 annually.

Read the details about Baylor University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
46%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 40,753 applications were submitted and 18,699 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Baylor University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Baylor University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Baylor University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Baylor University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 4,800 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, about $7,300 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Baylor University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Baylor University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Baylor University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Baylor University
500 Speight Ave.
Waco, Texas
76798, USA
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