Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1200 and 1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 29
Popular programs at Baylor University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 317 | |
| 2 | Biology, General. | 246 | |
| 3 | Marketing. | 188 | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 181 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 176 | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 157 | |
| 7 | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 155 | |
| 8 | Accounting and Related Services. | 148 | |
| 9 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 134 | |
| 10 | Psychology, General. | 128 | |
| 11 | Political Science and Government. | 104 | |
| 12 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 92 | |
| 13 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 79 | |
| 14 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 73 | |
| 15 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 69 | |
| 16 | Journalism. | 67 | |
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 66 | |
| 18 | Mechanical Engineering. | 65 | |
| 19 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 65 | |
| 20 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 60 |
Showing top 20 of 74 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Baylor University?
Baylor University has an acceptance rate of 51% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Baylor University?
Admitted students at Baylor University typically score between 1200 and 1400 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Baylor University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Baylor University is approximately $41,104 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Baylor University?
4-year graduation rate data for Baylor University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
