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Wayland Baptist University is a private, coeducational Baptist University located in Plainview, Texas. The university was chartered by the state of Texas, under the name 'Wayland Literary and Technical Institute,' on August 31, 1908. Wayland is one of the largest Southern Baptist universities in the U.S. The university is divided into the following divisions:
Wayland's athletic teams are nicknamed the Pioneers and members of the Sooner Athletic Conference. They compete at the Division I level of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, TX (a self-contained town). The school is a Southern Baptist school. Wayland Baptist University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Wayland Baptist University is known for its programs in business and management, education and teaching, and family and social work.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 550.
The school had 5,899 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Wayland Baptist University are 40 years old or older.
The school offers students meal plans. Wayland Baptist University values student athletics, and belongs to the Sooner Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wayland Baptist University
1900 W 7th St.
Plainview, TX 79072
General Phone: (806) 291-1000
http://www.wbu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 849 | education courses, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, trade and industrial teaching, industrial arts teaching |
| Business and Management | 766 | business management |
| Family and Social Work | 197 | human services, public administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 59 | Christian studies, religious education, religious music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 49 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | history, English, Spanish language, social studies, sociology, political science |
| Science | 14 | biology, molecular biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 7 | registered nursing |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Media | 3 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Wayland Baptist University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,452 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 311 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 255 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Wayland Baptist University had a total enrollment of 5,899 students (4,753 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 55% |
| Women | 45% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Wayland Baptist University offers campus housing for 542 of its 4,753 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Plainview, 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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 286 | 284 | 99% | 205 | 72% |
| Men | 133 | 131 | 98% | 112 | 86% |
| Women | 153 | 153 | 100% | 93 | 61% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 37% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 66% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,956 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,956 |
| Room and board | $ 4,050 |
| Room charge | $ 1,276 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,492 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,248 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,652 |
Financial Aid:
Wayland Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366300)
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 | calendar year | 14 | $62,354 | 4 | $58,183 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 18 | $51,144 | 10 | $54,945 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $49,062 | 7 | $49,426 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $49,157 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 50 | $53,408 | 21 | $53,722 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $55,553 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $49,144 | 9 | $50,486 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $44,885 | 6 | $42,796 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $49,202 | 18 | $46,093 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 38 | 84 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 8 | 12 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wayland Baptist University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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