Baylor University

Waco, TX

privateDoctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1)

Safety

C

ROI

C

Baylor University is a large private non-profit R1 doctoral research university located in Waco, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 14,785. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Texas postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 51% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 51% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $33,902 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $125,167. The 4-year graduation rate is 80%, 35 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $65,793.

Acceptance Rate

51.3%

Avg Net Price

$41,104

6-yr Grad Rate

80.5%

Earnings 10yr

$65,793

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
51.3%
SAT Range
1200–1400
ACT Range
27–32
Enrollment
14,785
Student:Faculty
15:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$58,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,100
Room & Board
$15,314
Students Receiving Aid
12.4%
Median Debt at Grad

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