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Baylor University, founded in 1845, is a church-affiliated university. It provides a strong academic program in a Christian environment. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences; the Hankamer School of Business; the Schools of Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Music, and Nursing. It is centrally located in the state. Classes are generally small (average size 35-40), and professors maintain regular office hours. There is an opportunity for leadership development. Its 432-acre campus is located in a residential area of Waco. The university also operates a medical school in Dallas.

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Private
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Coed
14,183
Undergraduates
5,716
Men - 40.3%
8,468
Women - 59.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
52% of 44,924 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
638 average
590-690 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
646 average
600-690 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29 average
26-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$90,772
Tuition and Fees
$67,964
Room and Board
$17,222
Average Percent of Need Met
66%
Average Freshman Award
$44,891
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$57,257
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,241
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
13%
10-19
38%
Over 100
2%
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Waco Population
141,377
Nearest Metropolitan Area
DFW
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
34% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
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Bear
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
8.9%
Black/African-American
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
19.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
58.6%
Unknown
0.8%
International Students
2.9% from 90 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
71.3%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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