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Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$56,532

Acceptance Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

81%

Annual Tuition

$54,844

At a Glance

Total Students

15,007

Retention Rate

91%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

34%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Baylor University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 15,007. The university has an acceptance rate of 51% and a strong retention rate of 90.6%. Over 80% of students graduate. The in-state tuition is $54,844, and 33.8% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Baylor University report earnings of $50,754 one year after graduation, $56,532 after five years, and $65,793 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$51k

1 YEAR

$57k

5 YEARS

$66k

10 YEARS

Top 18% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Baylor University alumni earn a median salary of $50,754. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $56,532, and after ten years, the median salary is $65,793. The median debt for graduates is $23,000. 33.8% of students receive financial aid.

Baylor University has an 80.8% graduation rate and a 90.6% retention rate. The university has an acceptance rate of 51% and a total student population of 15,007. The in-state tuition cost is $54,844.

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Campus Location

Waco, Texas

Waco, TX 76798

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Baylor University has an acceptance rate of 51.0%.