Baylor University
Admissions
Interested in attending Baylor University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Baylor University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Baylor University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Baylor accepted 52% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 39,767 people applied and 20,268 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Baylor University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Baylor University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Baylor University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Baylor considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Application Essay
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Baylor University?
Grades
38% of freshmen who attended Baylor were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 70% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Baylor is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Baylor University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.
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