Baylor University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$54,844

6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$49,727

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

51%

39,735 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

20,824

90.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

80.2%

2,658 Graduates

About

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Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $49,727.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Baylor University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$54,844

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Baylor University was $54,844. N/A

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Average Net Price

$49,727

2023 Value

8.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Baylor University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $49,727. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Baylor University grew by 8.13%.

This chart compares the average net price of Baylor 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Baylor University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Baylor 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.

Admissions

Baylor University received 39,735 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.5% annual growth. Out of those 39,735 applicants, 20,262 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 51% acceptance rate.

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Baylor University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

51%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

20,262

Accepted Out of 39,735

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Baylor University was 51% (20,262 admissions from 39,735 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 45.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.5%, while admissions grew by 8.36%.

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

Enrollment

Baylor University had a total enrollment of 20,824 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Baylor University is 18,931 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,893. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Baylor University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baylor University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.7% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.69% Asian, 6.47% Black or African American, 4.59% Two or More Races, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Baylor University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.5%), followed by White Male (21.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baylor University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,824 students. The full-time enrollment at Baylor University is 18,931 and the part-time enrollment is 1,893. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Baylor University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Baylor 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 Baylor University was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Baylor University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
12,439 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,292 enrolled students
Asian
1,602 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baylor University is 59.7% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.69% Asian, 6.47% Black or African American, 4.59% Two or More Races, 0.399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 178 students (0.855%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baylor University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees awarded), Theology (89 degrees), and Communications (265 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baylor University are Other managers (180,091 people), Social workers, all other (162,299 people), Clergy (117,168 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (102,931 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (98,180 people).

The most specialized majors at Baylor University in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees awarded), Theology (89 degrees), Communications (265 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (225 degrees), and Legal (149 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baylor University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Baylor University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (77 degrees awarded), Theology (89 degrees), Communications (265 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (225 degrees), and Legal (149 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 Baylor University are Elementary & secondary schools (302,650 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (199,855 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (142,201 people), Computer Systems Design (140,686 people), and Religious organizations (139,284 people).

Majors Awarded

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

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Most Common (2023)

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,330 degrees awarded
White Male
1,526 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
567 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baylor University is white female (2,330 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,526 degrees).