Baylor University

Waco, TX • private • CSS Profile • STARS • DI | Big 12 | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 16,036 • Total: 23,100
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
1311 South 5th Street
Waco, TX
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Website
Region
Southwest
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,465 (40.3%) • Female: 9,571 (59.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,379 8.6%
Black/African American 847 5.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2,671 16.7%
White 9,634 60.1%
Two or More Races 814 5.1%
International 518 3.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
51.0%
20,262 admitted from 39,735 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 610-700
Math: 600-700
Total: 1210-1400
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
27-32
Application Types Offered
EA ED I RD
Application Requirements
STARS Required
Self-reported transcript system
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
RD: 02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
80.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
69.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
91.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$72,831
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $54,844
Room & Board
$14,235
Books & Supplies
$3,752
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $30,674
$30,001-48,000 $30,348
$48,001-75,000 $32,236
$75,001-110,000 $37,708
$110,001+ $47,442
Students Receiving Pell Grants
90%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$49,727

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Big 12
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Equestrian Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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