Baylor University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Baylor University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
70%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Baylor has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
287
10-19
1,132
20-29
678
30-39
233
40-49
167
50-99
155
100+
65
Honors Programs
Baylor University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Baylor's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Baylor University:
91%
First-year retention rate
70%
4-year grad rate
80%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Baylor University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
122.6
161.48
200.36
239.24
278.12
317
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
- Latin American Studies 1
- Slavic Studies 1
- Italian Studies 1
- Asian Studies/Civilization 0
- Slavic Studies 0
- Italian Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 244
- Biochemistry 68
- Neuroscience 64
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Bioinformatics 2
- Biochemistry 1
- Neuroscience 1
Business
- Finance, General 146
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 142
- Accounting 125
- Management Information Systems, General 81
- Business/Commerce, General 60
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 57
- Management Information Systems, General 53
- Business Administration and Management, General 52
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 46
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 40
- Business Administration and Management, General 35
- Finance, General 35
- Business/Managerial Economics 34
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 33
- Fashion Merchandising 29
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 28
- Accounting 23
- Business/Managerial Economics 23
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 22
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 22
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 13
- Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other 12
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8
- Insurance 7
- Real Estate 3
- Real Estate 2
- Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other 2
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
- Insurance 0
Communication
- Communication and Media Studies 160
- Communication, General 160
- Journalism 63
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 13
- Journalism 4
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 4
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
- Communication and Media Studies 1
- Communication, General 1
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 18
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 60
- Music Teacher Education 15
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 11
- Mathematics Teacher Education 7
- Special Education and Teaching, General 5
- Social Studies Teacher Education 2
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
- Biology Teacher Education 0
- Chemistry Teacher Education 0
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 65
- Electrical and Computer Engineering 30
- Engineering, General 13
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 27
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 18
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 3
- English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 34
- Human Nutrition 17
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 0
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 10
- Linguistics 8
- Arabic Language and Literature 3
- Russian Language and Literature 2
- German Language and Literature 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- Spanish Language and Literature 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
- Russian Language and Literature 1
- German Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- Arabic Language and Literature 0
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
- Latin Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 317
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 155
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 79
- Public Health, General 41
- Medical/Health Humanities 35
- Medical/Health Humanities 1
- Environmental Health 0
- Public Health Education and Promotion 0
History
- History, General 38
- History, General 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 4
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
Mathematics And Statistics
- Applied Statistics, General 15
- Mathematics, General 13
- Mathematics, General 11
- Applied Mathematics, General 4
- Statistics, General 2
- Applied Statistics, General 1
- Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 66
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 20
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 20
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 20
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 20
- Environmental Science 8
- Environmental Studies 1
Parks
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 78
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 14
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies 23
- Philosophy 19
- Philosophy 8
- Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 17
- Geology/Earth Science, General 5
- Astrophysics 4
- Physics, General 4
- Geophysics and Seismology 2
- Astronomy 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 126
- Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 24
Science Technologies/Technicians
- SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 9
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 9
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 9
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 94
- International Relations and Affairs 50
- Anthropology, General 30
- Sociology, General 30
- Political Science and Government, General 10
- Sociology, General 4
- International Relations and Affairs 3
- Anthropology, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
- Religious/Sacred Music 2
Transportation And Materials Moving
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 13
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 4
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 2
Visual And Performing Arts
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 35
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 29
- Interior Design 18
- Acting 17
- Music Performance, General 17
- Fashion/Apparel Design 7
- Music Performance, General 6
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 4
- Music Theory and Composition 3
- Music, General 2
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
- Keyboard Instruments 1
- Music Pedagogy 1
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
- Keyboard Instruments 0
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