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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

  • 500 Speight Ave.
  • Waco, TX 76798
  • OPEID College Code: 00354500
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  • General Phone: (254) 710-1011
  • Interim President: David E. Garland
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 14,614
  • College Mascot: Bears
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  • Baptist
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  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants13,37218,06831,440
Number Granted Admission (%)6,657 (50%)9,042 (50%)15,699 (50%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,273 (19%)1,825 (20%)3,098 (20%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,80858%
ACT ® Exam1,29042%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading530640
SAT ® Math550650
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2329
ACT ® English2329
ACT ® Math2328
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving51%18%31%92%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,428$4,338$3,628$10,907
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.1%2.7%2.2%
Number in Default666170
Number in Repayment2,0972,2563,060
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$28,070$26,239$24,645
In-State Tuition and Fees$28,070$26,239$24,645
Out of State Tuition and Fees$28,070$26,239$24,645
Books and Supplies$1,398$1,634$1,548
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,971$7,563$7,306
Other Expenses$3,882$3,840$3,880
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$41,321$39,276$37,379
In-State$41,321$39,276$37,379
Out of State$41,321$39,276$37,379
Off Campus
In-District$29,468$27,873$26,193
In-State$29,468$27,873$26,193
Out of State$29,468$27,873$26,193
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,468$27,873$26,193
In-State$29,468$27,873$26,193
Out of State$29,468$27,873$26,193
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture Degree2--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree43--
Bioinformatics Degree9--
Biology Degree22053
Biomedical Sciences Degree-35
Environmental Biology Degree-2-
Exercise Physiology Degree7--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree8436-
Business Administration Degree72102-
Business Economics Degree539-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree11--
Commerce Degree5--
Fashion Merchandising Degree24--
Finance Degree103--
Financial Planning and Services Degree6--
Human Resources Degree21--
Insurance Degree10--
International Business Degree-3-
Logistics and Materials Management Degree7--
Management Information Systems Degree-1-
Marketing Degree113--
Operations Management and Supervision Degree3--
Real Estate Degree18--
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Degree10--
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other Degree14--
Taxation Degree-12-
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree33--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree949-
Digital Communication and Media Degree56--
Journalism Degree949-
Radio and Television Degree6--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree93-
Information Science Studies Degree-12-
Information Technology Degree48--
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree2--
Biology Teacher Education Degree2--
Curriculum and Instruction Degree-153
Early Childhood Education Degree79--
Education Administration Degree-151
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree8--
Health Occupations Teacher Education Degree6--
Health Teacher Education Degree-27-
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree16--
Music Teacher Education Degree16--
Physical Education Degree3--
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree13--
Special Education Teaching Degree6--
Teacher and Professional Development, Other Degree13--
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree-1-
Electrical Engineering Degree184-
Engineering Degree83-
Mechanical Engineering Degree452-
 
English Language and Literature
English Composition Degree9--
English Language and Literature Degree3763
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree1--
Latin American Studies Degree1--
Slavic Studies Degree---
United States Studies Degree-2-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Degree9--
Human Development and Family Studies Degree26--
Human Nutrition Degree17--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree5--
German Language and Literature Degree5--
Linguistics Degree1--
Russian Language and Literature Degree2--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree131-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree4--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree9--
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree2--
Communication Disorders Degree4731-
Family Practice Nurse Degree-11-
Health Care Administration Degree-34-
Health Preparatory Programs, Other Degree48--
Nursing Degree112--
Nursing Administration Degree-3-
Physical Therapy Degree--58
Physician Assistant Degree--7
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree10--
 
History
History Degree576-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree4162
Museology, Museum Studies Degree38-
Neuroscience Degree22--
Nutrition Sciences Degree-11-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Law Degree--136
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies Degree6--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree6--
Mathematics Degree614
Statistics Degree177
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree72-
Environmental Studies Degree56-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree2168
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other Degree--2
Religious Studies Degree3318
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree1425
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Degree1--
Geology and Earth Science Degree1043
Physics Degree423
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology Degree-6-
Educational Psychology Degree-32
Psychology Degree1452-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree12-
Social Work Degree3957-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree42-6
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree1--
 
Security and Protective Services
Forensic Science Degree50--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree20--
Archaeology Degree3--
International Economics Degree-1-
International Relations and Affairs Degree731-
Political Science Degree764-
Sociology Degree3224
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Divinity and Ministry Degree--78
Religious, Sacred Music Degree65-
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Degree-85
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Airline Pilot and Flight Crew Degree4--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting Degree2412-
Art History Degree13--
Conducting Degree-1-
Directing and Theatrical Production Degree-3-
Drama Degree6--
Fashion and Apparel Design Degree7--
Fine Studio Arts Degree32--
Interior Design Degree15--
Music Degree2--
Music History, Literature, and Theory Degree-1-
Music Pedagogy Degree4--
Music Performance Degree23--
Music Theory and Composition Degree1--
Piano and Organ Degree-2-
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology Degree2--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 14,614
    • Undergraduate: 12,149 Graduate: 2,465
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 6,349 Female: 8,265
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 5,041 Female: 7,108
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,308 Female: 1,157
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 13,993 Part-Time: 621
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 11,905 Part-Time: 244
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,088 Part-Time: 377
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4333%
American Indian1080.7%
Black1,0647%
Asian9256%
Hispanic1,54611%
White10,22270%
Unknown3162%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181611%
Ages 18-195,53938%
Ages 20-214,79933%
Ages 22-242,35016%
Ages 25-299637%
Ages 30-343502%
Ages 35-391881%
Ages 40-491801%
Ages 50-65820.6%
Age Over 6520.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,5292,275254
Faculty Status1,125936189
Tenured Faculty4794709
Graduate Assistants923-923
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,048859189
Primarily Instruction1,048859189
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3153141
Other Professionals59858117
Technical and/or Paraprofessional56852147
Clerical And Secretarial35733522
Skilled Crafts77-
Service and/or Maintenance55478
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$78,345 (859)$85,484 (537)$66,440 (322)
Professor$106,504 (237)$108,565 (198)$96,042 (39)
Associate Professor$81,619 (211)$83,756 (147)$76,710 (64)
Assistant Professor$73,872 (139)$74,304 (81)$73,269 (58)
Instructor$58,409 (1)- (-)$58,409 (1)
Lecturer$53,539 (271)$54,760 (111)$52,692 (160)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$78,345 (859)$85,484 (537)$66,440 (322)
Professor$106,504 (237)$108,565 (198)$96,042 (39)
Associate Professor$81,619 (211)$83,756 (147)$76,710 (64)
Assistant Professor$73,872 (139)$74,304 (81)$73,269 (58)
Instructor$58,409 (1)- (-)$58,409 (1)
Lecturer$53,539 (271)$54,760 (111)$52,692 (160)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$10,939,274$6,521,500$4,417,774
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes563277286
Unduplicated Athletes490242248
Baseball3939-
Basketball301614
All Track Combined19590105
Football112112-
Golf20119
Soccer38-38
Softball23-23
Tennis1899
Volleyball17-17
Equestrian71-71
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$869,404$274,205
Assistant Coaches-$153,861$87,306
 
Coaches
All Coaches532726
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Equestrian3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students70%
 
By Gender
Male65%
Female73%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien75%
American Indian63%
Black58%
Asian70%
Hispanic65%
White72%
Unknown69%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less47%
5 Years67%
6 Years70%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related57
Liquor Related7266
On Campus
Weapons Related14
Drug Related1315
Liquor Related8799
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary65
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault35
Burglary108
Vehicle Theft22
Arson1-
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