Baylor University - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 51%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 540 / 650
  • SAT Math: 560 / 660
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • (what these SAT numbers mean)
    • (Big 12 SAT Comparison Chart)
  • ACT Composite: 23 / 28
  • ACT English: 22 / 29
  • ACT Math: 22 / 28
    • (what these ACT numbers mean)
    • (Big 12 ACT Comparison Chart)

• Total Enrollment: 14,541 (12,162 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
• 98% Full-time

• Tuition and Fees: $26,239
• Books: $1,548 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $7,563
• Other Expenses: $3,840
• Total Cost: $39,276

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 93%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 92%
  • Loans: 47%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $12,274
  • Loans: $7,564

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 73%

"The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas and affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Baylor is both the state's oldest institution of higher learning and the world's largest Baptist university. Established to be a servant of the church and of society, Baylor seeks to fulfill its calling through excellence in teaching and research, in scholarship and publication, and in service to the community, both local and global. The vision of its founders and the ongoing commitment of generations of students and scholars are reflected in the motto inscribed on the Baylor seal: Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana-For Church, For Texas."