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Overview |
Baylor | |||
| Location | Waco, TX | |||
| Setting | Midsize City | |||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | baylor.edu | |||
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Costs |
Baylor | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | |||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% |
Admission |
Baylor | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 40,753 | |||
| Admitted | 18,699 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | |||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 |
Diversity |
Baylor | |||
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| % Men | 39% | |||
| % Women | 61% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 64% | |||
| % Black | 7% | |||
| % Hispanic | 14% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 3% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Baylor | |||
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| % In-State | 54% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | |||
Campus |
Baylor | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/