Wayland Baptist University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. a private nonprofit school with 2,041 students.
About This School
Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Plainview, Texas with approximately 2,041 undergraduate students enrolled. Wayland Baptist University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,590 per year. The graduation rate is 19%, and the typical graduate earns $47,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wayland Baptist University (WBU) is a private Baptist university based in Plainview, Texas. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Wayland Baptist has 11 campuses in five Texas cities, six states, American Samoa, and Kenya. Chartered in 1908, it had about 4,000 students in 2021, including about 900 students on its main campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 19% graduation rate and 48% freshman retention rate are serious red flags suggesting many students either transfer out or drop out before finishing. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,467, and the university's multi-campus network across several states and international locations offers flexibility for working adults or military-connected students. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, strong support systems in place, and are drawn to its Baptist mission — otherwise, look carefully at whether this environment sets students up to finish what they start.
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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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (2,041 undergraduates).
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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.
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