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Baylor University

Waco, TX·Private·~51% acceptance

Baylor University is a private university based in Waco, TX. It admits about 51% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $41,104 per year. About 80% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $65,793 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$41,104/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $74,226
Aid cuts ~$33,122/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1400
ACT (middle 50%)27–32
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
80%
graduation rate
91%
freshman retention
$56,532
median earnings, 6yr
$65,793
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Baylor University's acceptance rate?
Baylor University admits about 51% of applicants.
How much does Baylor University cost?
At Baylor University, the average net price after aid is about $41,104 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $74,226 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Baylor University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1400 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT.
What are Baylor University's application deadlines?
Baylor University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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