Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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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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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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Wayland Baptist University reported a 54.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Plainview, TX. The historical average net price is $20,590 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

54.1%

1,974 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,590

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

19.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

44.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,041

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Wayland Baptist 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$20,070
$30,001 – $48,000$16,344
$48,001 – $75,000$19,949
$75,001 – $110,000$21,542
$110,000+$25,435

Top Majors at Wayland Baptist University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing185
Education64
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice56
Liberal Arts & General Studies52
Public Administration & Social Services42
Health Professions18
Parks, Recreation & Fitness15
Philosophy & Religious Studies13
Computer & Information Sciences9
Biological & Biomedical Sciences6

Financial Aid at Wayland Baptist University

About Wayland Baptist University

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

Admissions: https://www.wbu.edu/college-admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About Wayland Baptist University

What is the acceptance rate at Wayland Baptist University?

Wayland Baptist University reported a 54% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,974. 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 Wayland Baptist University?

The historical 54% acceptance rate suggests Wayland Baptist 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.

How much does it cost to attend Wayland Baptist University?

The stored historical average net price at Wayland Baptist University is $20,590 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 $14,541 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 Wayland Baptist University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Wayland Baptist University is 19%. its stored first-year retention rate is 45%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Wayland Baptist 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.

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