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Baylor University

Waco, TX

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Baylor University, founded in 1845, is a church-affiliated university. It provides a strong academic program in a Christian environment. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences; the Hankamer School of Business; the Schools of Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Music, and Nursing. It is centrally located in the state. Classes are generally small (average size 35-40), and professors maintain regular office hours. There is an opportunity for leadership development. Its 432-acre campus is located in a residential area of Waco. The university also operates a medical school in Dallas.

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Web Site	www.baylor.edu/
Institution Type	Private
Coeducational	Yes
Undergraduate Students	12,575
Women	7,282 (57.9%)
Men	5,293 (42.1%)
Graduate Students	2,454

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty	Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate	61% of 27,828 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered	Yes
Early Decision Offered	No
Regular Admission Deadline	February 1

Selection of Students
Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Academic GPA		X
Standardized Tests	X
Essay			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
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Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA	Not reported
SAT Math	570-670 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading	550-660 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing	530-650 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite	24-29 range of middle 50%

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MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance	$50,410
Tuition and Fees	$33,716
Room and Board	$10,468
Average Percent of Need Met	68%
Average Freshman Award	$23,329
Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates	Not reported

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System	Semester
General Education/ Core Curriculum	Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates	886
Regular Class Size	2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 35% of classes 20-29 students: 26% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 8% of classes 50-59 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes

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CAMPUS LIFE

Waco Population	113,726
Nearest Metropolitan Area	Dallas-Fort Worth
Freshman Housing Guarantee	Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing	98% of freshmen, 36% of all students
Athletic Conferences	NCAA Division I
Mascot	Bear
Sororities	21% of women participate
Fraternities	13% of men participate

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STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.	0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6.6% Asian 7.8% Black/African-American 13.7% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 66.9% White 0.2% Unknown
International Students	2.3% from 71 countries
First-Year Students Returning	85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years	51.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months	Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly	Not reported

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	GPA		SAT			ACT
	UW	W	M	CR	W
Average	3.53	4.01	617	603	599	27
Low	1.50	2.50	370	420	390	20
High	4.00	5.00	800	800	780	35
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