Baylor University Online

Highlights

Private institution with the same tuition rates for all students, regardless of residency.
Over 300 student clubs and organizations.
86.5% of students enroll in graduate school or find jobs within 90 days of graduation.
Baylor University notable alumni include Jeff Dunham, Robert Griffin III, and Angela Kinsey.

Overview

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University lies at the heart of community with more than 245,000 residents. The 1,000 acre campus on the Brazos River was the first campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. In the Fall of 2018, 44% of the university's incoming freshman were in the top 10% of their high school graduating class. Baylor University online degrees feature a variety of online graduate programs, which allows graduate students to work while they earn their advanced degree.

Baylor University Tuition, Accreditation, and Admissions Info

Tuition

Undergraduate: $59,732
Graduate: $21,568.15

Accreditation and Approvals

Baylor University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Admissions

Undergraduate applicants at Baylor University must complete an application, provide high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, two letters of recommendation, a resume or a profile on ZeeMee, and a short essay response. ZeeMee allows applicants to create a profile for admissions teams to learn more about them.

Graduate applicants at Baylor must complete an application and pay a $50 application fee, send in their undergraduate transcripts, and submit their GRE or GMAT test scores for consideration.

Other Statistics

Student-to-faculty ratio: 14:1
Percentage of students receiving scholarships or financial aid: 92%
Date founded: 1845

School Profile

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 88.8%
Required Standardized Test(s): SAT or ACT for undergraduates and GRE or GMAT for graduates
Public/Private: Private Christian university
Acceptance Rate: 43.7%
Graduation Rate: 77%
Athletics: NCAA Big 12 Conference
Mascot: Bears
Colors: Gold and green
Address: 1301 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
Phone Number: (800) 229-5678
Social Media: Facebook; Twitter; Instagram

Online Degrees Offered

Baylor University offers:

Seven online doctoral programs
Five online master's programs