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
26
Average class size
68%
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
298
10-19
1,024
20-29
714
30-39
252
40-49
150
50-99
181
100+
58
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
68%
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
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Accounting
Communication, General
164.4
197.52
230.64
263.76
296.88
330
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Slavic Studies 2
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 2
- Asian Studies/Civilization 1
- Slavic Studies 0
- Latin American Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 217
- Neuroscience 81
- Biochemistry 65
- Bioinformatics 6
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
- Accounting 214
- Finance, General 181
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 176
- Business/Commerce, General 95
- Management Information Systems, General 95
- Business Administration and Management, General 85
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 70
- Finance, General 57
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 55
- Management Information Systems, General 55
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 52
- Business Administration and Management, General 46
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 43
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 33
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 30
- Accounting 25
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 24
- Fashion Merchandising 22
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 11
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 5
- Insurance 5
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 4
- Insurance 2
- International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
- Communication, General 192
- Communication and Media Studies 192
- Journalism 53
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 16
- Journalism 10
- Communication, General 9
- Communication and Media Studies 9
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 2
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 26
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 60
- Music Teacher Education 38
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 5
- Mathematics Teacher Education 5
- Social Studies Teacher Education 4
- Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
- Special Education and Teaching, General 2
- Chemistry Teacher Education 1
- Biology Teacher Education 1
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 56
- Electrical and Computer Engineering 37
- Engineering, General 17
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 21
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 13
- English Language and Literature, General 7
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 5
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 44
- Human Nutrition 18
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 9
- French Language and Literature 9
- Linguistics 4
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 3
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
- German Language and Literature 2
- Linguistics 2
- Arabic Language and Literature 2
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 2
- Russian Language and Literature 2
- German Language and Literature 1
- Arabic Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
- Latin Language and Literature 0
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 330
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 216
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 89
- Medical/Health Humanities 53
- Public Health, General 35
- Environmental Health 3
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
- Medical/Health Humanities 1
History
- History, General 40
- History, General 10
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 13
- Applied Statistics, General 10
- Mathematics, General 7
- Statistics, General 4
- Applied Mathematics, General 3
- Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 37
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 31
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 31
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 31
- Data Science, General 16
- Museology/Museum Studies 2
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Studies 25
- Environmental Science 17
- Environmental Studies 4
- Environmental Science 1
Parks
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 102
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 10
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Religion/Religious Studies 26
- Philosophy 14
- Philosophy 6
- Religion/Religious Studies 4
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 15
- Astrophysics 8
- Geology/Earth Science, General 7
- Geology/Earth Science, General 1
- Physics, General 1
- Physics, General 1
- Chemistry, General 1
- Astronomy 0
Psychology
- Psychology, General 156
- Psychology, General 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 22
Science Technologies/Technicians
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 11
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General 11
- SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 11
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 117
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 42
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 39
- Sociology, General 37
- International Relations and Affairs 33
- Anthropology, General 24
- Political Science and Government, General 12
- International Relations and Affairs 6
- Anthropology, General 3
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 7
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 30
- Music Performance, General 29
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 28
- Interior Design 22
- Acting 18
- Fashion/Apparel Design 12
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 6
- Music Performance, General 4
- Music Theory and Composition 3
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
- Music, General 2
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
- Music Pedagogy 1
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
- Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
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