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Baylor University

Waco, TX

Travel:

3 Hour Flight + 1 hour 40 minute drive from DFW Airport | 16.5 hour drive from Charlotte

Local Airport:

Dallas Fort Worth or Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Hotel Indigo Waco

  • Springhill Suites Waco

  • Hilton Waco

  • Hilton Garden Inn Waco

  • Tru by Hilton Waco

  • 1700 South 2nd

Places to Eat

  • The Silos

  • Common Grounds

  • Brazos Bar and Bistro

  • Harvest on 25th

  • Union Hall - Waco

  • Magnolia Table

  • Torchy's Tacos

  • Twisted Root Burger Co

  • Guess Family Barbecue

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • University of Texas - Austin

  • Texas A&M

  • SMU

  • TCU

  • University of Sallas

  • University of North Texas

  • Tarleton State University

  • Texas State University

  • University of Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma State University

  • LSU

College Snapshot

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University blends a close-knit, faith-based community with the energy of a nationally recognized research institution. Known for its strong programs in business, health sciences, and engineering, Baylor offers students the academic rigor of a major university with the warmth and values of a Christian campus.


๐Ÿ“Š Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 46,946

  • Acceptance Rate: 51.3%

  • Waitlisted Applicants: 3,354

  • Admitted from Waitlist: 241

  • Early Decision Applicants: 640

  • Early Decision Admitted: 491 (~77%)

๐ŸŽ“ Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 94% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 35% in the top 10%.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1160โ€“1340
    Middle 50% ACT: 24โ€“30+
    40% of students scored 30+ on the ACT
    Nearly 80% scored 1200+ on the SAT

๐Ÿ“ What Matters in Admissions

  • Very Important: Academic GPA, standardized test scores

  • Important: Rigor of secondary school record, application essay

  • Considered: Extracurricular activities, volunteer work, work experience, recommendations, leadership, character, religious affiliation, state residency, talent/ability, first-generation status, alumni relation, and level of applicantโ€™s interest

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)

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