Wayland Baptist University

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About Wayland Baptist University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Southern Baptist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Wayland Baptist University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Plainview, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,162, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 64 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 19%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,728.

Plainview, TX

$21,728

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

54%

Acceptance Rate

47.54%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

19%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile953-1128

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

3k

Students enrolled

77%

Online student enrollment

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

23%

Unknown

5%

Black

13%

Hispanic

23%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2%

Socio-economic diversity

48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

48%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

63

Total Online Enrollment

2,191

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

44% On-campus

56% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold91% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold36% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold82% online

Master'sCheck Bold80% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

61%

Institution Grant Aid

82%

Pell Grant

48%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,308
State Grant Aid$4,015
Institution Grant Aid$10,834
Pell Grant Aid$4,738

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

14.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7History.
8Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
9Legal Professions And Studies.
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
11Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
12Natural Resources And Conservation.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
14Philosophy And Religious Studies.
15Physical Sciences.
16Psychology.
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
18Social Sciences.
19Theology And Religious Vocations.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.