Baylor University Admission
Acceptance Rate
51.28%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.23%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,427
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 46,946 students have applied and 24,075 students have allowed to admit to Baylor University (Acceptance rate: 51.28%). Baylor's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.23 % where 3,427 students have finally enrolled out of 24,075 admitted students.
Baylor acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Tulsa and Adelphi University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 71.49%).
Baylor enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 18.17%).
How to Apply to Baylor University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Baylor.
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Baylor and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Baylor University is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Baylor University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,261). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | 1,300 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,261 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Baylor University, 1,080 students submitted SAT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 650 | 700 |
| Total | 1,200 | 1,300 | 1,400 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Baylor University, 620 students submitted ACT scores (18% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 30 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Baylor Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Baylor University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |