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Taylor University

Upland, IN·Private nonprofit·1,890 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. strong 77% graduation rate; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

76%
Accept
1,890
Students
$24,327
Net Price
77%
Grad Rate
$42,600
Earnings
10 yr
$15,500
Debt

About This School

Taylor University is a private nonprofit institution located in Upland, Indiana with approximately 1,890 undergraduate students enrolled. Taylor University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,327 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $42,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Taylor University is a private Christian university in Upland, Indiana. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest evangelical Christian universities in the United States.

This is a strong option for students seeking a tight-knit evangelical Christian community, with a 91% freshman retention rate signaling that most students who arrive actually want to stay. The financial picture is genuinely reasonable — median debt of $15,500 is well below average, and the $24,327 net price is manageable for a private school. The one honest concern is that median earnings of $42,600 a decade out are modest, so students pursuing careers in ministry, education, or nonprofit work will feel at home here, while those expecting a high salary payoff may want to weigh their options carefully.

Founded
1846
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing14%
Education14%
Biological Sciences13%
Visual & Performing Arts13%
Computer Science6%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences5%
Communications5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

General Nelson A. MilesTim WalbergJackie WalorskiDerek Kolstad

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1232
Reading 75th %ile670
Math 75th %ile670

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$39,104
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,104
Avg Net Price
$24,327
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants13%
Median debt at graduation$15,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
77%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
91%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

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

White80%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,890 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Taylor University

1846 Main Street

Upland, IN 46989-1001

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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