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πŸ’° Baylor University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$1,000-$32,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$32,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA

Baylor University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$32,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA. Against tuition of $58,100, students receiving the largest award pay about $26,100 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Baylor University

Tuition & fees
$58,100
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Largest annual award
$32,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$26,100/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,314), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Baylor University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Baylor University β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Transfer Merit-Based Scholarships 2026-2027
Award
$10,000-$20,000/yr in-state
$10,000-$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Merit-based scholarships for transfer students based on cumulative transfer GPA.
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Transfer Merit-Based Scholarships 2027-2028
Award
$12,000-$25,000/yr in-state
$12,000-$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Merit-based scholarships for transfer students based on cumulative transfer GPA.
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Other scholarships at Baylor University (6)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Deans'
$25,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic performance.
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Founders'
$20,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic performance.
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Independance
$12,500/yr
A merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic performance.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An annual scholarship for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa in good standing.
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President's
$32,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic performance.
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Provost's
$28,000/yr
A merit-based scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic performance.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Baylor University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Baylor University scholarships

How much merit aid does Baylor University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$32,000/yr. Baylor University lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Baylor University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Baylor University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$32,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Baylor University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 55% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Baylor University?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Baylor University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Baylor University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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