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Baylor University
College admissions information for Baylor University.
General Information
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Contact Information 500 Speight Ave., Waco, TX 76798 www.baylor.edu Admissions@Baylor.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Baylor University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Baptist |
| Student Population 13,995 (11,786 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Midsize |
| Undergraduate Student Age 97% under 25, 3% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $50 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 21,393 | 7,793 | 13,600 |
| Percent admitted | 43 | 43 | 42 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 31 | 32 | 30 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1860 | 67 |
| ACT | 923 | 33 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $22,869 | $21,225 | $19,880 |
| Out-of-State | $22,869 | $21,225 | $19,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,502 | $1,382 | $1,356 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,933 | $6,485 | $5,913 |
| Other | $3,733 | $3,210 | $3,148 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $35,037 | $32,302 | $30,297 |
| Off Campus | $29,736 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $24,500 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $35,037 | $32,302 | $30,297 |
| Off Campus | $29,736 | ||
| Off Campus with Family | $24,500 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Austin Couple Selected 2008 Baylor Parents Of The Year
Oct 9 2008
Jim and Joanna Heffington Nelson of Austin have been named Baylor University's Parents of the Year for 2008. The couple will be honored during the halftime ceremony of the Baylor vs. Iowa State football game Oct. 11 at Floyd Casey Stadium.
First Family of Baylor Award To Be Presented To The Wolf-Sims Family
Oct 9 2008
Four generations of the Wolf-Sims family have attended Baylor University, and the family will be honored Oct. 10 with the 2008 First Family of Baylor Award given by the Baylor Alumni Association.
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