How to Apply to Baylor University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Baylor.
Admissionwww.baylor.edu/admissions
Financial Aidwww.baylor.edu/sfs
Net Price Calculatorwww.baylor.edu/sfs/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm
Athleticwww.baylor.edu/ir/index.php?id=84791
Disability Servicewww.baylor.edu/oala/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Baylor and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Baylor University is 1,320 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 1,270). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Baylor SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Baylor University1,32030
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,27028
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas1,10967

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Baylor University, 920 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,320 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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing620660700
Mathematics610660710
Total1,2301,320 1,410
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Baylor University, 750 students submitted ACT scores (23% 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite283033
English273235
Mathematics262831

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.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Baylor University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesConsidered, if submitted
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired