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Baylor University is a private Baptist affiliated research university located in Waco, Texas. The university was established in the year 1845. BU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also a member of the Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools.
The University is known for its programs in music, business, law, theology and science. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctorate and professional degrees through its eleven degree-granting academic units. Two of the academic units are designated as colleges while the other eight are designated as schools.
The men's sports teams of Baylor are nicknamed 'The Bears' and the women's teams are nicknamed 'The Lady Bears.' Baylor athletics compete in the NCAA's Division I.
The range of program offerings available from Baylor is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in media.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 51% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 660.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Baylor is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 14,174 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Full-time students are the norm at Baylor. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Baylor offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Twelve Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Baylor University
500 Speight Ave.
Waco, TX 76798
General Phone: (254) 710-1011
http://www.baylor.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 746 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, MIS, merchandising sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 394 | political science, international relations, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English composition, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 298 | psychology, communication disorders, physical therapy, clinical psychology, educational psychology |
| Science | 279 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, biomedical sciences, physics, exercise physiology, bioinformatics, ... |
| Media | 249 | journalism, communication studies, digital communications, radio and television |
| Education and Teaching | 242 | early childhood education, health teaching, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, music teaching, teacher education and development, math teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 164 | social work, family studies, human nutrition, family and consumer science, public administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 163 | ministry, religion, philosophy, theological and ministerial studies, religious music, philosophy and religious studies |
| Law | 158 | law |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 126 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, neonatal nursing |
| Medicine | 82 | medical preparatory, neuroscience, pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 56 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 55 | forensic science |
| Engineering | 45 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, archeology, engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Medical Administration | 39 | health care administration |
| Music | 38 | music performance, music theory and composition, music pedagogy, piano, music history and theory, conducting |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 38 | acting, theatre design, drama, directing |
| Fine Arts | 35 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 31 | statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 29 | real estate |
| Design | 24 | interior design, fashion design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Transportation | 6 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Baylor in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,445 | 104 |
| Master's degree | 538 | 54 |
| First-professional degree | 227 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 125 | 23 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Baylor had a total enrollment of 14,174 students (13,491 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 79% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Louisiana | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Baylor offers campus housing for 4,576 of its 13,491 (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. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25,501 | 13,096 | 51% | 3,068 | 23% |
| Men | 10,158 | 5,276 | 52% | 1,253 | 24% |
| Women | 15,343 | 7,820 | 51% | 1,809 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 66% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,239 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,239 |
| Room and board | $ 7,563 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,563 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,634 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,840 |
Financial Aid:
Baylor participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 354500)
Baylor has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 314 | 96 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 98 | 56 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 107 | 152 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 195 | $104,284 | 36 | $92,183 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 139 | $80,825 | 62 | $71,806 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 83 | $69,949 | 54 | $71,505 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 102 | $52,607 | 151 | $50,580 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 519 | $82,354 | 304 | $63,569 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 142 | 305 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Track | 19 | 29 | 48 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 100 | 121 |
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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
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
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Occupations Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical 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
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
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
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Slavic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
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
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
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
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% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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