Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Baylor University reported a 51.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Baylor University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Waco, TX, with an SAT reference of 1300 and an ACT reference of 30. The historical average net price is $41,104 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

51.0%

39,735 applicants

SAT reference

1300

Combined score

ACT reference

30

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$41,104

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Baylor University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)121013001400
ACT (composite, 1–36)273032

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

80.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

91.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

14,785

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Baylor University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$22,024
$30,001 – $48,000$21,530
$48,001 – $75,000$33,902
$75,001 – $110,000$38,852
$110,000+$47,895

Top Majors at Baylor University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing970
Health Professions727
Biological & Biomedical Sciences369
Communication & Journalism261
Social Sciences253
Psychology156
Visual & Performing Arts155
Education122
Parks, Recreation & Fitness112
Engineering110

Financial Aid at Baylor University

About Baylor University

Official website: https://www.baylor.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.web.baylor.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Baylor University

What is the acceptance rate at Baylor University?

Baylor University reported a 51% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 39,735. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Baylor University?

The historical 51% acceptance rate suggests Baylor University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Baylor University?

The imported historical records for Baylor University include an SAT reference value of 1300 and an ACT reference value of 30. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Baylor University?

The stored historical average net price at Baylor University is $41,104 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $20,409 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Baylor University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Baylor University is 80%. its stored first-year retention rate is 91%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Baylor University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Baylor University?

Baylor University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Baylor University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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