Taylor University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Upland, IN that costs an average of $26,508 a year after financial aid, admits 74% of applicants and graduates 78% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,508
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
78%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,997

Private nonprofitRural (distant)2,025 undergraduates

Cost of Taylor University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$56,342
Tuition and fees, in-state$41,350
Housing and food (on campus)$12,280
Books and supplies$1,240
Average net price after aid$26,508

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,426
$30,001–48,000$18,282
$48,001–75,000$17,267
$75,001–110,000$24,301
$110,001+$31,431

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Taylor University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate74%
Average SAT1,220
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–670
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)530–660
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)24–31
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate78%
First-year retention89%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$49,414
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$58,997
Rank in Indiana (earnings)20th of 44 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,500
Typical monthly loan payment$222 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants19%
Students with federal loans29%

Majors and programs at Taylor University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (49)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Finance and Financial Management Services23$65,897—
Marketing46$56,657$19,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations56$55,517$20,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas40$45,898$19,178
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods80$41,197$20,000
Psychology55$40,043$20,500
Film/Video and Photographic Arts47$37,367$24,102
Accounting and Related Services15——
Applied Mathematics5——
Bible/Biblical Studies9——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5——
Biology47——
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies15——
Computer and Information Sciences11——
Computer Engineering10——
Computer Science25——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management6——
Design and Applied Arts24——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft11——
Education6——
Engineering18——
Engineering Physics———
English Language and Literature12——
Fine and Studio Arts4——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences9——
History5——
International Relations and National Security Studies12——
Journalism6——
Mathematics4——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other21——
Music7——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research7——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries24——
Philosophy9——
Physics2——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences58—$23,750
Political Science and Government30——
Public Health10——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication30——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions4——
Religious Education———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies11——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6——
Social Work24——
Sociology———
Sociology and Anthropology3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness31—$24,863
Sustainability Studies2——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Human Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies1——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision12——
Theological and Ministerial Studies19——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Indiana Wesleyan University-MarionMarion$22,44089%$65,692
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DePauw UniversityGreencastle$19,91657%$77,170
Marian UniversityIndianapolis$23,45995%$64,806
Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyTerre Haute$43,36077%$107,683
Trine UniversityAngola$19,74885%$65,360
University of Saint Francis-Fort WayneFort Wayne$18,21196%$56,484
University of EvansvilleEvansville$18,98478%$58,943

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About Taylor University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationUpland, IN
SettingRural (distant)
Undergraduates2,025
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitetaylor.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Taylor University's acceptance rate?

Taylor University admits 74% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,220 on the SAT.

How much does Taylor University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $56,342 a year (tuition and fees: $41,350). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,508 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,426.

How much do Taylor University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $58,997 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 20th of 44 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is finance and financial management services ($65,897 a year after graduation).

What is Taylor University's graduation rate?

78% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 89% of first-year students return for a second year.