Baylor University
Private nonprofit four-year university in Waco, TX that costs an average of $44,441 a year after financial aid, admits 51% of applicants and graduates 82% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$44,441
Acceptance rate
51%
Graduation rate
82%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$72,408
Private nonprofitMidsize city14,785 undergraduates
Cost of Baylor University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $78,816 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $63,620 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,638 |
| Books and supplies | $1,530 |
| Average net price after aid | $44,441 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $45,498 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $24,146 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $33,908 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $38,607 |
| $110,001+ | $50,541 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Baylor University's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,329 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 610–700 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 590–700 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 27–32 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $63,001 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $72,408 |
| Rank in Texas (earnings) | 17th of 93 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 16% |
| Students with federal loans | 31% |
Majors and programs at Baylor University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (80)
Certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 3 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 49 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 28 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (57)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 451 | $118,299 | $56,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 55 | $103,006 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 221 | $74,779 | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 447 | $66,161 | $77,582 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 77 | $64,272 | $26,981 |
| Public Health | 28 | $58,281 | $99,194 |
| Social Work | 343 | $56,448 | $62,721 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 49 | $54,141 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 119 | $49,433 | $33,887 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 28 | $41,203 | — |
| Music | 48 | $26,267 | — |
| Applied Statistics | 16 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 153 | — | $88,000 |
| Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 31 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 4 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Economics | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 74 | — | $35,382 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 6 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 14 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 20 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 35 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Journalism | 16 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 22 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 11 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 26 | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 18 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 25 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 6 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | $130,917 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | 8 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Sociology | 10 | — | — |
| Taxation | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 35 | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 7 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (34)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $134,126 | $96,357 |
| Law | — | $96,639 | $119,916 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 224 | $91,353 | $93,326 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 13 | $76,977 | $130,245 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | — | — |
| Applied Statistics | 9 | — | — |
| Biology | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 26 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 22 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 12 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 5 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 11 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 8 | — | — |
| Physics | 8 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 6 | — | — |
| Psychology | 10 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology | 8 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 332 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 390 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 409 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 22 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 17 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 55 | — | — |
| Marketing | 31 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 11 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Texas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | $35,045 | 44% | $77,334 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas | $39,816 | 63% | $90,037 |
| Rice University | Houston | $11,164 | 8.0% | $90,773 |
| University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio | $17,483 | 98% | $60,110 |
| University of St Thomas | Houston | $15,446 | 90% | $64,410 |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene | $27,943 | 66% | $61,376 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston | $19,294 | 84% | $60,634 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton | $29,143 | 96% | $59,613 |
About Baylor University
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Waco, TX |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 14,785 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | baylor.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Baylor University's acceptance rate?
Baylor University admits 51% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,329 on the SAT.
How much does Baylor University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $78,816 a year (tuition and fees: $63,620). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $44,441 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $45,498.
How much do Baylor University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $72,408 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 93 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($98,124 a year after graduation).
What is Baylor University's graduation rate?
82% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 91% of first-year students return for a second year.