Baylor Admissions Information
Baylor University
Waco, TX (
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Since its founding in 1845, Baylor University has been a leader in active research by challenging its students to think beyond the classroom. The faculty members at Baylor expect the best of their students but at the same time are accessible and considerate of individual learning styles. Baylor integrates faith with learning in a nurturing atmosphere, offering twice-weekly opportunities for group worship and community building. With more than 145 areas of study in eight colleges and schools, Baylor University has plenty of choices, allowing students to take control and shape their education. The recent construction of the Baylor Sciences Building added to the many resources available for undergraduates. The new building is made up of classrooms and study spaces, and is equipped with impressive laboratories.
Being a part of Baylor University gives students the ability to work with top-notch academics and provides exposure to a wide variety of extracurricular activities, everything from musical groups to religious organizations to traditional Greek life. These pastimes teach students to learn by doing through real-life experiences, like participating in Habitat for Humanity, or creating a Homecoming float.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
One Bear Place
Waco, TX 76798 |
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| Phone Number: |
(254) 710-1011 |
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| Website: |
www.baylor.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private |
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| Type of school: |
Baptist |
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| Setting: |
Urban |
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| Athletics: |
Division I, Intramural, Intercollegiate, and Club Sports. |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
12,149 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
19% |
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| Percent international: |
2% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
58:42 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
15:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Marketing
Biology
Communications/Journalism
Health Professions
Social Sciences |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Honors Program
Internships
ROTC (Air Force, Army)
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Men's and women's housing
Special housing for disabled students
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Apartments for married and single students
Special housing for international students |
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Activities:
| More than 220 registered student organizations |
More than 40 sororities and fraternities. |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #2 Top Undergraduate Entrepreneurial Programs
- Voted #14 Future Rotarians and Daughters of the American Revolution
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- Voted #10 Everyone Plays Intramural Sports
- Voted #10 Most Religious Students
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Admissions Information
At Baylor University, a rigorous secondary school record is most important to the admissions committee. This includes having competitive test scores, an impressive GPA and a good class rank. At Baylor University, 71% of entering freshman were in the top fourth of their graduating class. Additionally, Baylor SAT scores range from 1130 to 1300, combined Math and Critical Reading. Because Baylor is a strong Christian community, the admissions committee searches for applicants they believe will make a positive addition to the university.
| Admissions address: |
One Bear Place #97056
Waco, TX 76798-7056 |
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| Phone number: |
(254) 710-3435 |
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| Fax number: |
(254) 710-3436 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.baylor.edu/adm/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@baylor.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Jennifer Carron, Director of Admissions Services |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
31,440 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
50% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
February 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
Early Action, November 1 |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
No |
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| Admission requirements: |
Online application, official transcript, SAT/ACT scores |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest selection of scores across all test dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
530
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585
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640
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58%
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| SAT Math |
550
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600
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650
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58%
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| SAT Writing |
510
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565
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620
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58%
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| College Board code: |
6032 |
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| ACT code: |
4062 |
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