Baylor University, TX
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Baylor University Rankings
Affordability24
Selectivity70
Retention74
Graduation65
Earnings57
Diversity56
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Baylor University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
Engineering5%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences6%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Transportation and Materials Moving<1%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Baylor University
39%
Admission Rate
640
Median SAT Math
640
Median SAT Reading
29
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)600–680
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)26–31
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Baylor University
$46K
In-State Tuition
$46K
Out-of-State Tuition
$61K
Average Total Cost
$33K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $28K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $33K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Baylor University
42%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$251
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 38% | 7% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 44% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Baylor University
89%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
78%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 63% | 32% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 78% | 51% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 73% | 52% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 77% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 68% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 44% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 82% | 36% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 36% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 77% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 76% | 37% | 44% |
| Other race | 78% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Baylor University
94%
Employment Rate
$43K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $43K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $42K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $43K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $52K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Baylor University
14,159
Undergraduates
90%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
3,029
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 30% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TX | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 34% | 10% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Baylor University, TX
McLennan Community College
4 miles, NW
Texas State Technical College
7 miles, N
Hill College
32 miles, N
Central Texas Beauty College-Temple
35 miles, SW