Taylor University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Taylor University is a private nonprofit institution located in Upland, Indiana with approximately 2,025 undergraduate students enrolled. Taylor University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,865 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Taylor University graduates earn most above the national rate in Marketing ($78,191 vs $69,303 nationally), and most below it in Psychology, General ($39,400 vs $50,706).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 39 | $50,237 | $47,382 | +$2,855 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 34 | $57,113 | $62,172 | −$5,059 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 31 | $50,403 | $43,765 | +$6,638 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 29 | $76,192 | $68,257 | +$7,935 |
| Psychology, General | 26 | $39,400 | $50,706 | −$11,306 |
| Marketing | 22 | $78,191 | $69,303 | +$8,888 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 17 | $45,105 | $51,389 | −$6,284 |
| Computer Science | 13 | $108,812 | $107,009 | +$1,803 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 4 | $40,573 | $48,471 | −$7,898 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (2,025 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Taylor University?
Taylor University has an acceptance rate of 74%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Taylor University hard to get into?
Not especially. Taylor University has an acceptance rate of 74%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Taylor University cost?
The average net price at Taylor University is about $24,865 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Taylor University?
Taylor University has a graduation rate of 74%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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