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Baylor University

TX · Common Data Set 2025-2026

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At a glance

Admit rate52.2% SAT (50th)1,280 ACT (50th)29 Undergraduates14,183 6-yr graduation82.2% Retention89.3% Tuition (FT)$67,756 Student–faculty ratio14:1

Recent years

YearAdmit rateEnrolled UG6-yr gradSAT (50th)
2025-202652.2%7,10482.2%1,280
2024-202551.3%3,42783.6%1,250
2023-20240.1%480.1%
2022-202356.5%381.4%1,270
2021-20220.1%782.0%

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Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at Baylor University?

Baylor University admits 52.2% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.

What SAT score do I need for Baylor University?

The middle 50% SAT range at Baylor University is 1190–1370, with a median score of 1280. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1190; students at the 75th percentile scored 1370.

What ACT score do I need for Baylor University?

The middle 50% ACT range at Baylor University is 26–32, with a median of 29.

How much does Baylor University cost?

Annual full-time tuition at Baylor University is $67,756. Room and board is approximately $17,222. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.

What is the graduation rate at Baylor University?

Baylor University's 6-year graduation rate is 82.2%. The first-year retention rate is 89.3%.

How many students attend Baylor University?

Baylor University enrolls 14,183 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

About the Common Data Set

The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.

Source

Sourced from Baylor University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.