Taylor University

https://www.taylor.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,140

2.59% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,698

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.1%

2,076 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,398

78.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

76.6%

343 Graduates

About

Taylor University is a higher education institution located in Grant County, IN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Taylor University were Elementary Education & Teaching (39 degrees awarded), Cinematography & Film Production (31 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2023, 478 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Taylor University. 52.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (400 degrees), 22.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Taylor University is $38,140, which is $8,860 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Taylor University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 404 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Taylor University is $38,140, which is $8,860 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,698.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Taylor University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,140

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Taylor University was $38,140. The cost of tuition at Taylor University is $8,860 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Taylor University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,698

2023 Value

6.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Taylor University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,698. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Taylor University grew by 6.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Taylor University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,952

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Taylor University was of $9,952 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.74% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Taylor University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Taylor University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.05% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Taylor University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Taylor University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 404 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Taylor University received 2,076 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 1.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,076 applicants, 1,580 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,398 students enrolled at Taylor University in 2023. 60% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Taylor University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,580

Accepted Out of 2,076

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Taylor University was 76.1% (1,580 admissions from 2,076 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 1.1%, while admissions grew by 0.894%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Taylor University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

60%

Submission Percentage (2023)

340

Scores Submitted (2023)

60% of enrolled first-time students at Taylor University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Taylor University had a total enrollment of 2,398 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Taylor University is 1,872 students and the part-time enrollment is 526. This means that 78.1% of students enrolled at Taylor University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Taylor University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.7% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 2.96% Black or African American, 2.92% Two or More Races, 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Taylor University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43%), followed by White Male (36.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by White Male (30.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Taylor University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,398 students. The full-time enrollment at Taylor University is 1,872 and the part-time enrollment is 526. This means that 78.1% of students enrolled at Taylor University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Taylor University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Taylor University was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Taylor University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Taylor University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,911 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
115 enrolled students
Asian
84 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Taylor University is 79.7% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 2.96% Black or African American, 2.92% Two or More Races, 0.167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 37 students (1.54%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 22 more women than men received degrees from Taylor University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Taylor University is white (400 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Taylor University is Elementary Education & Teaching (39 degrees awarded), followed by Cinematography & Film Production (31 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (29 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Taylor University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (54 degrees), and Biology (57 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taylor University are Physicians (416,748 people), Other managers (225,697 people), Postsecondary teachers (191,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (177,709 people), and Secondary school teachers (136,690 people).

The most specialized majors at Taylor University in 2023 are Theology (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (54 degrees), Biology (57 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taylor University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Taylor University are Theology (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (54 degrees), Biology (57 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taylor University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,127,016 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (685,243 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (606,585 people), Offices of physicians (231,077 people), and Computer Systems Design (218,511 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Taylor University.

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
39 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
31 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
29 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Taylor University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Taylor University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

228

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

250

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 228 degrees were awarded to men at Taylor University, which is 0.912 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (250).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Taylor University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Taylor University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.22 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Taylor University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 8.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 73% of students graduating from Taylor University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Taylor University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
400 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Taylor University is white (400 degrees awarded). There were 22.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (18 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
206 degrees awarded
White Male
194 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Taylor University is white female (206 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (194 degrees).

Operations

Taylor University has an endowment valued at nearly $116M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −35.8k (−0.0309%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Taylor University had a total salary expenditure of 71M. Taylor University employs 47 Professors, 41 Assistant professors and 36 Associate professors. Most academics at Taylor University are Male Professor (38), Female Assistant professor (25), and Male Associate professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taylor University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

Endowment

$116M

2023 Endowment

1.91%

decline from 2022

Taylor University has an endowment valued at about $116M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Taylor University declined 1.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $64.3M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Taylor University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.1M

2023 Salaries

3.67%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Taylor University paid a median of $27.1M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($71M) and a 3.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.74% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.163% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.64M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2023, Taylor University paid a total of $8.64M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

76 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Taylor University were Professor with 47 employees, Assistant professor with 41 employees, and Associate professor with 36 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taylor University were Office and Administrative Support with 76 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Taylor University was Male Professor with 38 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Male Associate professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Taylor University.

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