Baylor University
Waco, TX
Baylor University is a private university located in Waco, TX, serving approximately 15,007 students. It has an acceptance rate of 51%.
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Tuition
$54,844
Acceptance
50.99%
Students
20,676
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$54,844
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,844
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,235
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,594
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
80%
Freshman Retention
91%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
50.99%
SAT range
1210 - 1400
ACT range
27 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
20,676
Undergrads
15,007
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
111
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
181
Violent Rate / 1,000
3.4
Property Rate / 1,000
4.8
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Waco
Violent Rate / 100k
664
Property Rate / 100k
2,943
Location
Institution does not report this
Waco, TX 76798
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