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Waco, Texas is home to Baylor. Waco is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Baptist school. Baylor is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from Baylor is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in media and real estate and construction management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 550 and 660.
Baylor has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Baylor has 13,975 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Baylor offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Baylor values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Twelve Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Baylor University
Waco, TX 76798
General Phone: (254) 710-1011
Admissions Phone: (254) 710-3435
Financial Aid Phone: (254) 710-2611
http://www.baylor.edu
Baylor awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 633 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics, fashion merchandising, entrepreneurship, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 347 | political science, history, English, international relations, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, anthropology, English composition, ... |
| Media | 267 | communication studies, journalism, radio and television |
| Education And Teaching | 267 | early childhood education, computer teaching, health teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, music teaching, teacher education and development, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 262 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, clinical psychology, physical therapy |
| Science | 231 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, bioinformatics, physics, biomedical sciences, geological and earth sciences, ... |
| Law | 165 | law |
| Religion And Philosophy | 137 | ministry, religion, philosophy, religious music, theological and ministerial studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, neonatal nursing, nursing administration |
| Family And Social Work | 120 | social work, family studies, human nutrition, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 76 | forensic science |
| Fine Arts | 55 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Music | 43 | music performance, music theory and composition, music, piano, music pedagogy, conducting, music history and theory |
| Medical Adminstration | 43 | health care administration |
| Medicine | 43 | medical preparatory, neuroscience, pre-dentistry, pre-med |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 42 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer science |
| Engineering | 38 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 35 | acting, theatre design, drama, directing |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 25 | real estate |
| Design | 19 | interior design, fashion design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies |
| Transportation | 6 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | architecture |
Number of programs and degrees for Baylor in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,218 | 99 |
| Master's degree | 530 | 47 |
| First-professional degree | 235 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 73 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Baylor had a total enrollment of 13,975 students (13,550 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 82% |
| California | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Baylor offers campus housing for 4,172 of its 13,550 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Waco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,485 | 10,170 | 66% | 3,168 | 31% |
| Men | 5,740 | 3,881 | 68% | 1,299 | 33% |
| Women | 9,703 | 6,276 | 65% | 1,869 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (254) 710-3435
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,225 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,225 |
| Room and board | $ 6,485 |
| Room charge | $ 3,146 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,139 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,382 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,210 |
Financial Aid:
Baylor participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (254) 710-2611
Baylor has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 294 | 89 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 138 | 71 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 104 | 138 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 205 | $88,218 | 32 | $79,874 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 108 | $70,539 | 43 | $59,870 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 102 | $59,591 | 68 | $57,301 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 85 | $44,337 | 126 | $41,908 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 500 | $71,099 | 270 | $53,168 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 165 | 123 | 288 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 21 | 31 | 52 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 77 | 95 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Nutrition
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Neuroscience
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Conducting
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baylor Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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