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What's it like at Baylor University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Baylor. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
53°
Average winter temp
84°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D1

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Baylor University:

110°
96.7
83.3
70.0
56.7
43.3
30.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
None
Snow? What's snow?
0 inches of snow / year

Geography

Baylor University is in an urban setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Waco Regional
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest national park
Hot Springs tl Pk (309 mi)
Distance to coast
Gulf (181 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Baylor University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Texas elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Texas' gun laws are:

Permissive
Students with a concealed carry permit can have guns. Schools may create limited gun-free zones.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Baylor University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Baylor University is affiliated with:

Baptist
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Baylor University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

No organizations found
  1. 1. Diadeloso (Student Day of Fun)
  2. 2. Homecoming
  3. 3. All-University Sing

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