Wayland Baptist University
Faith-based college · Plainview, TX · 2,041 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
56%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$23,421
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$38,355
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
20%
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 Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University accepts about 56 of every 100 applicants (56%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Wayland Baptist University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Wayland Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $38,355 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,421 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 $23,902 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$23,902
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$23,902
- Room & board$10,180
- Total cost of attendance$38,355
- Average net price after grants$23,421
Popular majors
Business, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Education, Public Administration & Social Work.
Wayland Baptist University FAQ
- What is Wayland Baptist University's acceptance rate?
- 56% — moderately selective.
- Is Wayland Baptist University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Wayland Baptist University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Wayland Baptist University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?
- About $38,355 a year before aid; $23,421 on average after grants.
- What is Wayland Baptist University's FAFSA school code?
- 003663. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Wayland Baptist University receives your information.
- What is Wayland Baptist University's graduation rate?
- 20% of students finish within six years.
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