Baylor University

Waco, TX · Private Nonprofit University · 20,626 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
51.3%
Applications
46,946
Enrolled
3,427
Yield Rate
14.2%
SAT Average
1300
ACT Midpoint
30
Test Policy
Considered
Application Fee
No fee

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
42.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
76.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
95.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 15
  • Early Action: November 1 · notification February 1
  • Regular Decision: February 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Academic GPA, Standardized Tests
Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Application Essay
Considered
Class Rank, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Religious Affiliation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
3,832
Accepted Spot
916
Admitted from Waitlist
19
Waitlist Conversion Rate
0.5%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$58,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,100
Average Net Price
$41,104

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$30,674
Family Income $30k–$48k
$30,348
Family Income $48k–$75k
$32,236
Family Income $75k–$110k
$37,708
Family Income Over $110k
$47,442

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
70.5%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$39,483
Avg. Total Aid Package
$44,891
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$57,257
% Graduates Who Borrowed
42%
% Receiving Pell Grants
13.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
68.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
80.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
91.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.32
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
8.7% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
45th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.