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Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, Texas (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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Wayland Baptist University had 6,110 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Wayland Baptist University offers students meal plans. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (806) 291-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (806) 291-3520
http://www.wbu.edu
Wayland Baptist University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,104 | education courses, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, trade and industrial teaching, music teaching, industrial arts teaching |
| Business And Management | 883 | business management |
| Family And Social Work | 303 | human services |
| Religion And Philosophy | 67 | Christian studies, religious education, theology and religious vocations, religious music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | history, political science, social studies, English, Spanish language, sociology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences, biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Media | 1 | mass communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Wayland Baptist University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,785 | 29 |
| Associate's degree | 395 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 223 | 4 |
In 2005, Wayland Baptist University had a total enrollment of 6,110 students (3,066 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 82% |
| New Mexico | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Wayland Baptist University offers campus housing for 535 of its 3,066 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 511 | 333 | 65% | 226 | 68% |
| Men | 216 | 144 | 67% | 99 | 69% |
| Women | 295 | 189 | 64% | 127 | 67% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 25 |
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 | 41% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (806) 291-3500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,260 |
| Room and board | $ 3,678 |
| Room charge | $ 1,276 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,308 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,450 |
Financial Aid:
Wayland Baptist University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 366300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (806) 291-3520
Wayland Baptist University has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | calendar year | 9 | $57,768 | 3 | $54,572 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $45,068 | 6 | $45,309 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $41,906 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $39,816 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $46,435 | 12 | $47,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $49,896 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $44,577 | 9 | $45,027 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $41,356 | 6 | $37,754 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $44,561 | 18 | $41,958 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Track | Sooner Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 13 | 13 |
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
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
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
Mass Communication/Media Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
(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% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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Education And Teaching
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