Taylor University: Review & Facts

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

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Taylor University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,225 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1846 and is the only institution located in Upland, Indiana.

Taylor University is affiliated with Non-Denominational Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at Taylor University.

Majors
Offered
70
Taylor University implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Computer Science, and Biology. 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Taylor University is very high at 91% (well above Indiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The graduation rate at Taylor University is good - 79%.

Student to faculty ratio at Taylor University is pretty good - 13:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $37,200 per year. The additional fees at Taylor University not covered by tuition are nearly $300, which comes to a total of $37,500 per academic year.

Read the details about Taylor 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
75%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 2,099 applications were submitted and 1,566 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Taylor University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Taylor University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Taylor University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Taylor 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
A
Safe
Taylor University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,600 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, about $5,800 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Taylor University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Taylor University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Taylor University
1846 Main Street
Upland, Indiana
46989-1001, USA
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