Taylor University

https://www.taylor.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,500

3.57% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$26,178

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.5%

2,425 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,548

79.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

73.8%

389 Graduates

About

Taylor University is a higher education institution located in Grant County, IN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Taylor University were Elementary Education & Teaching (41 degrees awarded), General Psychology (29 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2024, 444 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Taylor University. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (366 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Taylor University is $39,500, which is $11,322 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Taylor University is $39,500, which is $11,322 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,178.

In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Taylor University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,500

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Taylor University was $39,500. The cost of tuition at Taylor University is $11,322 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$26,178

2024 Value

1.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Taylor University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,178. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Taylor University grew by 1.87%.

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

$10,065

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Taylor University was of $10,065 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.14% between 2023 and 2024.

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

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Taylor University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.25% with respect to 2023, when 80% 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.

Admissions

Taylor University received 2,425 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 16.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,425 applicants, 1,783 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,548 students enrolled at Taylor University in 2024. 63% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Taylor University has an overall enrollment yield of 32.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,783

Accepted Out of 2,425

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Taylor University was 73.5% (1,783 admissions from 2,425 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 16.8%, while admissions grew by 12.8%.

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

63%

Submission Percentage (2024)

363

Scores Submitted (2024)

63% of enrolled first-time students at Taylor University in 2024 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 2,548 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Taylor University is 2,021 students and the part-time enrollment is 527. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Taylor University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Taylor University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80% White, 4.12% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Black or African American, 3.1% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0785% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

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 (2.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.1%), followed by White Female (18.5%) and Two or More Races Female (3.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Taylor University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,548 students. The full-time enrollment at Taylor University is 2,021 and the part-time enrollment is 527. This means that 79.3% of students enrolled at Taylor University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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

89%

2024 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 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), 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 (2024)

White
2,039 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
105 enrolled students
Black or African American
80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Taylor University is 80% White, 4.12% Hispanic or Latino, 3.14% Black or African American, 3.1% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0785% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 45 students (1.77%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 92 more women than men received degrees from Taylor University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Taylor University is white (366 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Taylor University is Elementary Education & Teaching (41 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (29 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (27 degrees awarded), Biology (53 degrees), and English (14 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 (421,663 people), Other managers (381,988 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (293,664 people), Postsecondary teachers (259,770 people), and Secondary school teachers (203,566 people).

The most specialized majors at Taylor University in 2024 are Theology (27 degrees awarded), Biology (53 degrees), English (14 degrees), Communications (30 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Gaming services workers, Nurse anesthetists, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Taylor University are Theology (27 degrees awarded), Biology (53 degrees), English (14 degrees), Communications (30 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (745,520 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (662,500 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (635,006 people), Computer Systems Design (317,851 people), and Offices of physicians (222,558 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.

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Taylor University was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 1 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

176

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

268

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 176 degrees were awarded to men at Taylor University, which is 0.657 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (268).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Taylor University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.5 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Taylor University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 7.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 71% of students graduating from Taylor University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
366 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Asian
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Taylor University is white (366 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
268 degrees awarded
White Female
260 degrees awarded
White Female
254 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Taylor University is white female (268 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (260 degrees).

Operations

Taylor University has an endowment valued at nearly $140M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.4M (14.6%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Taylor University had a total salary expenditure of 79.5M. Taylor University employs 54 Assistant professors, 44 Professors and 38 Associate professors. Most academics at Taylor University are Male Professor (35), Female Assistant professor (30), and Male Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taylor University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Endowment

$140M

2024 Endowment

21.1%

growth from 2023

Taylor University has an endowment valued at about $140M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Taylor University grew 21.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $90.7M 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

$30.1M

2024 Salaries

11.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Taylor University paid a median of $30.1M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($79.5M) and a 11.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.67% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.74% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.86M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2024, Taylor University paid a total of $9.86M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taylor University were Office and Administrative Support with 80 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

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