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Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$44,159

Acceptance Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

19%

Annual Tuition

$23,186

At a Glance

Total Students

2,090

Retention Rate

48%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

43%

Median Debt

$23,106

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Wayland Baptist University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,090 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 54.1% and a retention rate of 47.5%. The graduation rate is 19.1%. The in-state tuition is $23,186, and 43.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $46,287. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $44,159. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,838. The median debt for students is $23,106.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 55% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Wayland Baptist University graduates report earnings that fluctuate over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $46,287. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $44,159. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,838. The median debt for graduates is $23,106, and 43.4% of students receive financial aid.

Wayland Baptist University has a low graduation rate. Only 19.1% of students graduate. The university has a 47.5% retention rate. The acceptance rate is 54.1%, and the total student population is 2,090. The in-state tuition cost is $23,186.

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Campus Location

Plainview, Texas

Plainview, TX 79072

Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, Texas. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wayland Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 54.1%.