Baylor University
Faith-based college · Waco, TX · 14,785 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
51%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1200–1400
ACT (middle 50%)
27–32
Average net price
$44,441
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$78,816
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
82%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Baylor University?
Baylor University accepts about 51 of every 100 applicants (51%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1400 on the SAT. A score at or above 1400 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1200, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 27–32.
The latest federal data says Baylor University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Baylor University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Baylor University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $78,816 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $44,441 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $63,620 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$63,620
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$63,620
- Room & board$16,638
- Total cost of attendance$78,816
- Average net price after grants$44,441
Popular majors
Business, Nursing, Psychology, Pre-Law.
Baylor University FAQ
- What is Baylor University's acceptance rate?
- 51% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Baylor University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1200–1400. Aim for 1400 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Baylor University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 27–32.
- Is Baylor University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Baylor University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Baylor University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Baylor University cost?
- About $78,816 a year before aid; $44,441 on average after grants.
- What is Baylor University's FAFSA school code?
- 003545. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Baylor University receives your information.
- What is Baylor University's graduation rate?
- 82% of students finish within six years.
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