Baylor University
tuition & fees
$58,100
graduate tuition & fees
$43,578
acceptance rate
51%
Student Population
20,626
online students
3,066
Number of Programs
227
Financial Aid Amount
$27,254
SAT Scores
1,300
Graduation Rate
80%
Baylor University is a Private, 4 years college located in Waco, Texas. Baylor ranked 119th in National Universities and 9th in Texas Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 20,626 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Baylor's acceptance rate is 51.28% last year (undergraduate school).
Baylor University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Baylor University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1320 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX 76798 |
| Phone | 254-710-1011 |
| WEB | www.baylor.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.web.baylor.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | onestop.web.baylor.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.baylor.edu/sfs/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Athletic | ir.web.baylor.edu/institutional-reports/retentiongraduation-reports/student-right-know-disclosures |
| Disability Service | oala.web.baylor.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Baylor University is 51.28% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.23%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51.28 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.23 % |
Tuition & Fees
Baylor's 2025 tuition & fees is $58,100 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.94% compared to the last year's rate ($54,844).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $43,578. The graduate tuition increased by 5.95% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $58,100 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $43,578 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 20,626 students have enrolled at Baylor (2024-2025). Among them, 3,066 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Baylor has 14,915 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,711 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 20,626 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 14,915 |
| Graduate Students | 5,711 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,066 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Baylor offers 227 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 9 out of the 227 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Baylor
| Number of programs | 227 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 9 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |