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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- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
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Accreditation
- 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 Links
- Admissions: www.baylor.edu
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 13,372 | 18,068 | 31,440 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,808 | 58% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,290 | 42% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 23 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 23 | 28 |
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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 Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 18% | 31% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,428 | $4,338 | $3,628 | $10,907 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 66 | 61 | 70 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,097 | 2,256 | 3,060 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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.
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 433 | 3% |
| American Indian | 108 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,064 | 7% |
| Asian | 925 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1,546 | 11% |
| White | 10,222 | 70% |
| Unknown | 316 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 161 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,539 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,799 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,350 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 963 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 350 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 188 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 180 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 82 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,529 | 2,275 | 254 |
| Faculty Status | 1,125 | 936 | 189 |
| Tenured Faculty | 479 | 470 | 9 |
| Graduate Assistants | 923 | - | 923 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,048 | 859 | 189 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,048 | 859 | 189 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 315 | 314 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 598 | 581 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 568 | 521 | 47 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 357 | 335 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 55 | 47 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $10,939,274 | $6,521,500 | $4,417,774 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 563 | 277 | 286 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 490 | 242 | 248 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 195 | 90 | 105 |
| Football | 112 | 112 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Soccer | 38 | - | 38 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Equestrian | 71 | - | 71 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $869,404 | $274,205 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $153,861 | $87,306 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 53 | 27 | 26 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Equestrian | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 65% |
| Female | 73% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | 63% |
| Black | 58% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 72% |
| Unknown | 69% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 47% |
| 5 Years | 67% |
| 6 Years | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 5 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 72 | 66 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 13 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 87 | 99 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 5 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 5 |
| Burglary | 10 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009