Undergraduate Admissions

Welcome to Baylor! We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you’re just starting to explore your college options, or you’re a lifelong Baylor fan, we hope you’ll find what you’re looking for as you take the next step in your education. Take a look around and reach out if you have any questions.
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Academics

At Baylor, students are challenged to think beyond the classroom by actively participating in domestic and global research, engaging in study abroad opportunities, and utilizing the resources of the university to lay the groundwork for a successful future. 

Research/R1

Learn more about the ways research by Baylor’s faculty impacts the world. Their work, enhanced by a culture of collaboration across the disciplines, is fully aligned with the aspirations of a Christian research university dedicated to unleashing faculty and students alike to discover meaningful solutions for the betterment of the world.

Athletics

Baylor is a charter member of the Big 12 Conference and offers the thrill and excitement of Division 1 athletics! Learn more about our national championship-winning teams along with our club and intramural sport offerings.

Student Life

From deep-rooted traditions to 375+ student organizations, Baylor has a vibrant campus culture that cares deeply for one another and helps to foster leadership skills, lasting friendships and deep affinity for our university home.

Spiritual Formation

Baylor holds firmly to the conviction that the world needs a preeminent research university that is distinctly Christian. However, we welcome students from any or no faith background, including those from about 40 different religious affiliations as part of our undergraduate student body.

Waco Community

Located in the heart of Texas, Waco is the perfect mid-size city which offers the exciting amenities and attractions of a large city with the familiar comfort of a smaller town. Learn more about why Waco is an essential piece of the Baylor experience!

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Most sought after Colleges and Universities in the United States from Bold.org Scholarship Blog

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Average Class Size

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Of students find jobs or start graduate school within six months of graduation

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Consistently ranked in the top 10 entrepreneurship programs in the U.S. by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report