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Baylor University
Explore admissions details for Baylor University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private nonprofit institution in Waco, TX. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Baylor University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 51%. Reported student size is about 15,007, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Baylor University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Baylor University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
51%
Average SAT
1,313
Average ACT
29
Student Size
15,007
In-State Tuition
$54,844
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,844
Baylor University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Baylor University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 51%. The average SAT shown here is 1,313, and the midpoint ACT composite is 29. Graduation rate is 81%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Baylor University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
51%
Graduation Rate
81%
SAT Average
1,313
ACT Composite
29
SAT Reading
625
SAT Math
630
Graduation Rate
81%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Baylor University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Baylor University reports in-state tuition of $54,844 and out-of-state tuition of $54,844. Average net price is $41,942, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $70,130 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $23,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Baylor University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$54,844
Out-of-State Tuition
$54,844
Average Net Price
$41,942
Attendance Cost
$70,130
Average Net Price
$41,942
Cost of Attendance
$70,130
Median Debt
$23,000
Baylor University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Baylor University enrolls about 15,007 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $65,793.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Baylor University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
15,007
Median Earnings
$65,793
Baylor University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Baylor University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Baylor University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Baylor University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to Baylor University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Baylor University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Baylor University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Baylor University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Baylor University?
Baylor University currently shows an acceptance rate of 51% in this dataset.
How competitive is Baylor University?
Baylor University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Baylor University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Baylor University cost?
Baylor University reports in-state tuition of $54,844, out-of-state tuition of $54,844, and an average net price of $41,942.
What test scores are shown for Baylor University?
Baylor University shows an average SAT of 1,313 and an ACT composite midpoint of 29.
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