Wayland Baptist University: Review & Facts

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Wayland Baptist University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,980 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1908 and is the only institution located in Plainview, Texas.

Wayland Baptist University is affiliated with Southern Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Wayland Baptist University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
70
Wayland Baptist University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, General Studies, Social Work, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at Wayland Baptist University is very low at 39% (way below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
39%
Bad
The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is very low: 25%. About 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Wayland Baptist University is good: 8:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high - around $21,000 per year. The additional fees at Wayland Baptist University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,500; this comes to a total of $22,500 a year.

Read the details about Wayland Baptist 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
70%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,311 applications were submitted and 914 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wayland Baptist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,900
Low
Wayland Baptist University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wayland Baptist 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
C
Unsafe
Wayland Baptist University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, approximately $2,900 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Wayland Baptist 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Wayland Baptist University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wayland Baptist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wayland Baptist University
1900 W. 7th Street
Plainview, Texas
79072, USA
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