Tuition (in-state)$58,900
Student : faculty15:1
Acceptance51%
Enrollment20,000
Walk score50
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Education
| Programs | Business, nursing, pre-health sciences, engineering, communication |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 81% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $58,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $58,900 |
| Room and board | $16,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 15:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 81%
Location and walk score
50/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Hot, humid summers; mild winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Magnolia Market
- Cameron Park trails
- Brazos River paddling
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 5,000 |
|---|
- Hankamer MBA
- Baylor Law
- Truett Seminary
- Engineering MS
- Social Work
- Education
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$58,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesCareer Center; Baylor Scott & White health system is a major hiring partner
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- EY
- Baylor Scott & White
- PwC
- Texas Instruments
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
75%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internships
- Baylor in Washington
- Hankamer internship requirement
Alumni
| Living alumni | 170,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Chip and Joanna Gaines
- Willie Nelson
- Robert Griffin III
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship$18,000 to $40,000 per year merit · Deadline: Automatic
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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