Overview
Enrollment
Located in Plainview, Texas, Wayland Baptist University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Southern Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 733 prospective students applied, and 592 were granted admission. Of those admitted 226 enrolled in the school. 1,721 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,787 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $20,588 plus fees of $1,416. Wayland Baptist University is ranked 550 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Wayland Baptist University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wayland Baptist University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#550 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#369 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Texas
#14 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#543 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1090 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.14 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,416 |
| Room and Board | $8,416 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,670 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 40% |
| Business | 35% |
| Human Services | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229780 IPEDS survey data for Wayland Baptist University.
Current students may use the Wayland Baptist University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.