Get a snapshot of Baylor University with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.
Mission Statement
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.School Characteristics
13,799
Students
Private not-for-profit
$19,780 per year
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: 24
Average SAT: 1185
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 13,799Retention Rate: 82%
Graduation Rate: 72%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Colleges
Federal: Yes
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