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 and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 14,174
- College Mascot: Bears
Baylor University - Details
Baylor University Campus Map
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Baptist
- Website
- www.baylor.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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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Baylor University - Pat Neff Hall
Christmas at Baylor University
Baylor University's Neff Hall at Christmas
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Baylor University at Dusk
Baylor University in the Spring
Columns of a Building of Old Baylor University
Early Building of Baylor University
Baylor University Law School's Gummy Bear
Baylor University Law School's Gummi Bear after Painting
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.baylor.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree 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 Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,158 | 15,343 | 25,501 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,276 (52%) | 7,820 (51%) | 13,096 (51%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,253 (24%) | 1,809 (23%) | 3,062 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,015 | 66% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,046 | 34% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 13% | 25% | 87% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,487 | $3,711 | $3,648 | $9,018 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 61 | 70 | 54 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,256 | 3,060 | 2,877 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $26,239 | $24,645 | $22,869 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,239 | $24,645 | $22,869 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,239 | $24,645 | $22,869 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,634 | $1,548 | $1,502 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,563 | $7,306 | $6,933 |
| Other Expenses | $3,840 | $3,880 | $3,733 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $39,276 | $37,379 | $35,037 |
| In-State | $39,276 | $37,379 | $35,037 |
| Out of State | $39,276 | $37,379 | $35,037 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,873 | $26,193 | $24,371 |
| In-State | $27,873 | $26,193 | $24,371 |
| Out of State | $27,873 | $26,193 | $24,371 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $27,873 | $26,193 | $24,371 |
| In-State | $27,873 | $26,193 | $24,371 |
| Out of State | $27,873 | $26,193 | $24,371 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $33,607 | $33,607 |
| Theology School | $11,232 | $11,232 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,174 Undergraduate: 11,902 Graduate: 1,493 Professional: 779
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,200 Female: 7,974
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,943 Female: 6,959
- Graduate Gender Male: 759 Female: 734
- Professional Gender Male: 498 Female: 281
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 13,595 Part-Time: 579
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 11,641 Part-Time: 261
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,239 Part-Time: 254
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 715 Part-Time: 64
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 434 | 3% |
| American Indian | 90 | 0.6% |
| Black | 995 | 7% |
| Asian | 899 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1,330 | 9% |
| White | 10,151 | 72% |
| Unknown | 275 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 147 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,141 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,977 | 35% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,256 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 901 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 300 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 188 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 177 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 86 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,428 | 2,181 | 247 |
| Faculty Status | 1,064 | 893 | 171 |
| Tenured Faculty | 463 | 457 | 6 |
| Graduate Assistants | 905 | - | 905 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 994 | 823 | 171 |
| Primarily Instruction | 994 | 823 | 171 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 287 | 285 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 588 | 566 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 559 | 507 | 52 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 350 | 323 | 27 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 57 | 49 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,415 (823) | $82,354 (519) | $63,569 (304) |
| Professor | $102,398 (231) | $104,284 (195) | $92,183 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $78,043 (201) | $80,825 (139) | $71,806 (62) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,562 (137) | $69,949 (83) | $71,505 (54) |
| Instructor | $55,628 (1) | - (-) | $55,628 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,397 (253) | $52,607 (102) | $50,580 (151) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,415 (823) | $82,354 (519) | $63,569 (304) |
| Professor | $102,398 (231) | $104,284 (195) | $92,183 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $78,043 (201) | $80,825 (139) | $71,806 (62) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,562 (137) | $69,949 (83) | $71,505 (54) |
| Instructor | $55,628 (1) | - (-) | $55,628 (1) |
| Lecturer | $51,397 (253) | $52,607 (102) | $50,580 (151) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $10,192,897 | $6,070,865 | $4,122,032 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 527 | 270 | 257 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 404 | 212 | 192 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 186 | 84 | 102 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Soccer | 30 | - | 30 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Equestrian | 62 | - | 62 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $559,511 | $215,948 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $97,393 | $53,950 |
| 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: 86%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 72% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 69% |
| Female | 74% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 74% |
| American Indian | 57% |
| Black | 72% |
| Asian | 72% |
| Hispanic | 58% |
| White | 73% |
| Unknown | 69% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 48% |
| 5 Years | 69% |
| 6 Years | 72% |
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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