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Baylor University
Waco, TXPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 51% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Baylor University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Waco, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 14.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 51%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
14.8K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
51% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 32
1typical 50% range36
51%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Health Sciences20% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,178
Earnings 5yr: $141,489
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,411
Earnings 5yr: $107,293
Debt: $27,000
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,167
Earnings 5yr: $154,528
Debt: $20,500
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,434
Earnings 5yr: $86,739
Debt: $15,000
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,715
Earnings 5yr: $113,657
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,055
Earnings 5yr: $103,719
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,812
Earnings 5yr: $98,333
Debt: $23,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,011
Earnings 5yr: $94,352
Debt: $20,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,110
Earnings 5yr: $98,324
Debt: $21,500
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,148
Earnings 5yr: $104,131
Debt: $24,000
Real Estate.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,027
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,530
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,990
Earnings 5yr: $88,325
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,618
Earnings 5yr: $59,531
Debt: $25,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,510
Earnings 5yr: $81,389
Debt: $26,975
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,102
Earnings 5yr: $80,478
Debt: $20,475
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,363
Earnings 5yr: $78,646
Debt: $19,375
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,961
Earnings 5yr: $77,023
Debt: $22,866
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,808
Earnings 5yr: $93,359
Debt: $22,500
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,689
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,398
Earnings 5yr: $72,410
Debt: $21,775
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$41,104
In-State Tuition$58,100
Out-of-State Tuition$58,100
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$56,532
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$65,793
Completion Signals
80%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$104,705
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