Baylor University
Waco, TX · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 51.3% |
| Applicants | 46,946 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1160–1340 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 27–32 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $41,942 |
| Grad rate | 80% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $65,793 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-11-01 |
| Restrictive EA | 2027-02-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | $0 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~450 words each.
- What are you looking for in a university, why do you want to attend Baylor, and how do you see yourself contributing to the Baylor community?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).