Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University is a mid-size private non-profit master's university (large program) located in Plainview, Texas, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,041. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. 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 56% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 56% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $19,949 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 19%, 26 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $51,838. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $23,106. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.