Baylor University
Waco, Texas · Private
Baylor University admitted 52% of 44,924 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1190–1370 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Baylor University
Enter a score to see whether Baylor University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 80% (453 of 566), compared with 52% for all applicants.
Baylor University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
3,832 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 916 took it, and 19 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Baylor University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- Course rigor
- Essay
Considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
What it costs
Full price with housing is $74,269 a year. After grants, students paid $49,727 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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