Overview
Baylor is a highly rated private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. It is a large institution. Admissions is fairly competitive. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Accounting.
Large
City
Private
15,102
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
57%
- Graduation Rate
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78%
- Average Annual Cost
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$60,619
- Average Net Price
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$32,601
- Salary After Graduation
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$47,400
- Athletics Website
- baylorbears.com
- In-state Tuition
- $50,232
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $50,232
- GPA Average
- 3.7
- SAT Average
- 1255
- ACT Average
- 29
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
57%
Average GPA:
3.74
SAT
SAT Average: 1255
SAT Range: 1160
- 1350
Math:
580
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680
Reading & Writing:
580
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670
ACT
Average: 29
Range: 25 - 32
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
88%
4yr Graduation
61%
6yr Graduation
78%
580 -
680
SAT Math
580 -
670
SAT Reading and Writing
25 -
32
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Commerce, General.Bachelors Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelors Degree
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General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Insurance.Bachelors Degree
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International Business.Bachelors Degree
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Management Information Systems and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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Real Estate.Bachelors Degree
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Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Air Transportation.Bachelors Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.Bachelors Degree
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Public Health.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Anthropology.Bachelors Degree
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International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Applied Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Statistics.Bachelors Degree
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Area Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Astronomy and Astrophysics.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Neurobiology and Neurosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Journalism.Bachelors Degree
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Engineering, General.Bachelors Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Public Administration.Bachelors Degree
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Social Work.Bachelors Degree
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Religious/Sacred Music.Bachelors Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business/Managerial Economics.Master's Degree
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Taxation.Master's Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Doctoral Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Master's Degree
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Public Health.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.First Professional Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First Professional Degree
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Area Studies.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Master's Degree
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.Master's Degree
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Engineering, General.Master's Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Master's Degree
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Mechanical Engineering.Doctoral Degree
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Chemistry.Master's Degree
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Chemistry.Doctoral Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Master's Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Doctoral Degree
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Physics.Master's Degree
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Physics.Doctoral Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Doctoral Degree
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Psychology, General.Doctoral Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Master's Degree
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Journalism.Master's Degree
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Computer Science.Master's Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Master's Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Doctoral Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Doctoral Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's Degree
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Music.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Doctoral Degree
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Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Doctoral Degree
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History.Doctoral Degree
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History.Master's Degree
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International Relations and National Security Studies.Master's Degree
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Political Science and Government.Master's Degree
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Political Science and Government.Doctoral Degree
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Sociology.Master's Degree
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Sociology.Doctoral Degree
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Law.First Professional Degree
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Law.Doctoral Degree
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Mathematics.Doctoral Degree
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Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Statistics.Master's Degree
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Statistics.Doctoral Degree
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Museology/Museum Studies.Master's Degree
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Nutrition Sciences.Master's Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Doctoral Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Master's Degree
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Philosophy.Doctoral Degree
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Philosophy.Master's Degree
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.Doctoral Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Master's Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Doctoral Degree
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Public Administration.Master's Degree
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Social Work.Doctoral Degree
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Social Work.Master's Degree
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Religious/Sacred Music.Master's Degree
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Theological and Ministerial Studies.First Professional Degree
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Theological and Ministerial Studies.Doctoral Degree
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Theological and Ministerial Studies.Master's Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
76 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGINEERING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
EDUCATION
80 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
EDUCATION
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
SOCIAL SCIENCES
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
Financial
$50,232
In-state Tuition
$50,232
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
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$60,619
- Average Net Price
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$32,601
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 35%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $24,225
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $6,500
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $19,500
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $23,108
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $20,025
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $19,500
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $21,000
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $20,469
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $19,500
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$73,627
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
-
Big 12
- Athletics Website
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
15,102
- Number Of Graduate Students
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3,029
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Religious Affiliation
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 1%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 78%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 2%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 17%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 3%
- Share Of Female Students
- 60%
- Share Of Married Students
- 1%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 94%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 17%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 29
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- Cycling
- Fencing
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Water Ski
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily residential
Student Life
Club Sports
22 Club Sports
Financial
- Public or Private
- Private