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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 635 prospective students applied, and 619 were granted admission. Of those admitted 249 enrolled in the school. 1,014 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,490 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $21,360 plus fees of $1,298. Wayland Baptist University is ranked 686 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Wayland Baptist University is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Wayland Baptist University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#686 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#462 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Colleges in Texas
#21 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#138 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1060 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,298 |
| Room and Board | $8,342 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,256 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,256 |
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.