Baylor University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
50.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
16.37%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,296
SAT Scores
1,290
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 40,753 students have applied and 18,699 students have allowed to admit to Baylor University (Acceptance rate: 45.88%). Baylor's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 17.63 % where 3,296 students have finally enrolled out of 18,699 admitted students.
Baylor acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Duquesne University and Marquette University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.96%).
Baylor enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 14.37%).
How to Apply to Baylor University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Baylor.
| Admission | admissions.web.baylor.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | onestop.web.baylor.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.baylor.edu/sfs/netpricecalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Athletic | www.baylor.edu/ir/index.php?id=84791 |
| Disability Service | www.baylor.edu/oala/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Baylor and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Baylor University is 1,290 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Baylor University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,286). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | 1,290 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,286 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas | 1,109 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Baylor University, 920 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,290 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 660 | 710 |
| Total | 1,230 | 1,320 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Baylor University, 750 students submitted ACT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Texas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 33 |
| English | 27 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Baylor Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Baylor University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |