Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003663
- Phone: (956) 687-6149
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
97.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
52FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,096Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Wayland Baptist University
800 Fern Avenue, McAllen, TX
Wayland Baptist University is a nonprofit private institution located in Plainview, Texas and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Southern Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. WBU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 6,400.
Students can choose from many areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Security And Protective Services
- Education
- Psychology
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1160 - 1450 on the SAT, or 16 - 22 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $12,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $1,800. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for WBU is the "Pioneers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NAIA. Available sports offered:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
Students should visit the WBU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants Wayland Baptist University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Wayland Baptist University is around 4,500 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 7% enrolling as graduate students and 75% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $21,000-$26,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $710-$850 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 93% | $8,639 |
Receiving Student Loans | 75% | $9,274 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Wayland Baptist University may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Wayland Baptist University
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2003)
Campus: San Antonio Campus
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2010)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Wayland Baptist University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Sooner Athletic Conference)
- Football (Sooner Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Wayland Baptist University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, D, M)
Communications and Journalism
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Nursing Education (M)
History
- History (B, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Christian Studies (A, B, M)
Psychology
- Counseling Psychology (M)
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A, B)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (A, B, M)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Lubbock Christian University in Grand Prairie, TX (44 miles away)
- University of the Southwest in Santa Fe, NM (129 miles away)
- Hardin - Simmons University in San Antonio, TX (165 miles away)
- Abilene Christian University in Memphis, TN (166 miles away)
- McMurry University in Waco, TX (167 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003663
- Phone: (956) 687-6149
- School Homepage