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WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (WBU)

  • 1900 W 7th St.
  • Plainview, TX 79072
  • OPEID College Code: 00366300
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  • General Phone: (806) 291-1000
  • President: Paul W. Armes
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 5,886
  • College Alias: WBU
  • College Mascot: Pioneers
    Note: All Sports Except for Women's Basketball
  • College Mascot: Flying Queens
    Note: Women's Basketball Team
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Wayland Baptist University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Southern Baptist
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Four-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
Wayland Baptist University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants177174351
Number Granted Admission (%)173 (98%)174 (100%)347 (99%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)112 (65%)107 (61%)219 (63%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam8840%
ACT ® Exam15571%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410540
SAT ® Math430570
SAT ® Writing420545
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1623
ACT ® Math1724
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 Receiving61%43%46%81%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,932$3,394$2,835$5,212
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.6%4.0%3.8%
Number in Default483442
Number in Repayment8488491,100
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$10,316$9,956$9,120
In-State Tuition and Fees$10,316$9,956$9,120
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,316$9,956$9,120
Books and Supplies$1,248$1,248$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,670$4,050$4,050
Other Expenses$3,026$2,652$2,600
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,260$17,906$16,970
In-State$19,260$17,906$16,970
Out of State$19,260$17,906$16,970
Off Campus
In-District$11,564$11,204$10,320
In-State$11,564$11,204$10,320
Out of State$11,564$11,204$10,320
Off Campus with Family
In-District$11,564$11,204$10,320
In-State$11,564$11,204$10,320
Out of State$11,564$11,204$10,320
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.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-5-
Molecular Biology-6-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration37582155
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication---
Media Studies-2-
 
Education
Business Teacher Education---
Curriculum and Instruction--77
Educational Administration, Other--39
Educational Assessment, Testing and Measurement--1
Elementary Education-53-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-4-
Music Teacher Education-3-
Physical Education-6-
Science Teacher Education---
Secondary Education--32
Social Studies Teacher Education-1-
Special Education and Teaching, Other--1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels---
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education---
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education---
Middle School Education-7-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-9-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing-3-
 
History
History-2-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences--4
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies---
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other187442-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-2-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies43817
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-2-
Geology and Earth Science---
Physical Sciences---
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology--26
Psychology-7-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services4125-
Public Administration--5
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation Management---
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management---
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration369-
 
Social Sciences
Sociology-2-
United States Government and Politics-2-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious Education---
Religious, Sacred Music-3-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-1-
Music-3-
Music Performance---
Art Studies-5-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,886
    • Undergraduate: 4,491 Graduate: 1,395
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,851 Female: 3,035
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,253 Female: 2,238
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 598 Female: 797
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 988 Part-Time: 4,898
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 905 Part-Time: 3,586
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 83 Part-Time: 1,312
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien290.5%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown5429%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18992%
Ages 18-193486%
Ages 20-214147%
Ages 22-245269%
Ages 25-291,02717%
Ages 30-3489615%
Ages 35-3982514%
Ages 40-491,31222%
Ages 50-654097%
Age Over 6580.1%
Age Unknown220.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees987439548
Faculty Status164164-
Graduate Assistants8-8
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service627141486
Primarily Instruction627141486
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4646-
Other Professionals16214121
Technical and/or Paraprofessional15211141
Clerical And Secretarial12910623
Service and/or Maintenance22418
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$49,374 (63)$50,114 (44)$47,662 (19)
Professor$55,454 (13)$55,118 (11)$57,303 (2)
Associate Professor$51,648 (25)$51,333 (19)$52,645 (6)
Assistant Professor$44,262 (24)$44,527 (14)$43,891 (10)
Instructor$36,200 (1)- (-)$36,200 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,120 (78)$54,504 (53)$53,303 (25)
Professor$63,465 (21)$63,850 (15)$62,503 (6)
Associate Professor$52,251 (31)$52,024 (21)$52,728 (10)
Assistant Professor$48,378 (19)$48,890 (10)$47,809 (9)
Instructor$51,023 (6)$51,023 (6)- (-)
Lecturer$43,430 (1)$43,430 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$46,557 (141)$47,099 (97)$45,361 (44)
Professor$53,276 (34)$53,459 (26)$52,681 (8)
Associate Professor$46,723 (56)$46,730 (40)$46,706 (16)
Assistant Professor$42,195 (43)$42,642 (24)$41,630 (19)
Instructor$40,955 (7)$41,747 (6)$36,200 (1)
Lecturer$35,534 (1)$35,534 (1)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,189,067$640,936$548,131
Ratio (%)100%54%46%
 
Participants
All Athletes1589563
Unduplicated Athletes1448559
Baseball2626-
Basketball241311
All Track Combined392217
Golf15105
Soccer432419
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$26,063$24,758
Assistant Coaches-$8,185$7,184
 
Coaches
All Coaches301713
Baseball66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students37%
 
By Gender
Male33%
Female39%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian-
Black30%
Asian100%
Hispanic25%
White38%
Unknown47%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less20%
5 Years34%
6 Years37%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related11
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary31
On Campus
Burglary32
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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