Baylor University
A good fit for students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $58,400 within 10 years; strong 80% graduation rate.
About This School
Baylor University is a private nonprofit institution located in Waco, Texas with approximately 15,007 undergraduate students enrolled. Baylor University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The average net price after financial aid is $41,942 per year. The graduation rate is 80%, and the typical graduate earns $58,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Baylor University is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas, United States. It was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is the largest Baptist university in the world. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Worth considering if you want a well-resourced Baptist university with a strong campus culture — 91% of freshmen return for sophomore year, which signals real student satisfaction. The financials are manageable relative to peers: median debt of $19,500 is reasonable, and $58,400 in median earnings a decade out is decent, though not exceptional for a $41,942/year net price tag. If the Christian mission aligns with your values and you're drawn to a large, tight-knit campus in central Texas, Baylor delivers — just go in with clear career intentions to make the investment pay off.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (15,007 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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