Programs Highly Ranked by U.S. News

In the latest 2020 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, Baylor ranked No. 79 among National Universities, with several programs and opportunities for undergraduates highly rated. Schools in the National Universities category offer a full range of undergraduate majors as well as master’s and doctoral programs, and emphasize faculty research. Additionally, Baylor was ranked No. 4 nationally for student engagement as measured by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Ranking.

“It is an exciting time at Baylor as we pursue Research 1/Tier 1 research recognition as a preeminent Christian research university, highlighted by our distinguished faculty who provide students with inspiring mentorship both within and beyond the classroom and prepare them for worldwide leadership and service,” said President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D. “Baylor University has a distinct and compelling academic mission, as we integrate teaching and research excellence with our unwavering Christian faith that has a transformative impact on our students, higher education and the world.”

Other U.S. News rankings for Baylor include:

• No. 8 Best Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Programs
• No. 8 First-Year Experiences for building into the curriculum first-year seminars or other academic programs that bring small groups of students together with faculty or staff on a regular basis
• No. 20 Best Undergraduate Teaching for strong commitment to
  undergraduate teaching
• No. 22 Writing in the Disciplines for prioritizing the writing process at all level of instruction and across the curriculum
• No. 27 Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects for providing opportunities for intensive and self-directed research or creative work, typically mentored by a faculty member, that results in an original scholarly paper or other product that can be formally presented on or off campus
• No. 42 Most Innovative Schools for making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities
• No. 47 Best Undergraduate Accounting Programs
• No. 48 Best Colleges for Veterans for participation in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members access an affordable college education
• No. 66 Best Undergraduate Business Programs
• No. 75 Best Value Schools for both academic quality and cost
• No. 120 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (with doctorate)

The retention rate among all Baylor undergraduates from fall 2018 to fall 2019 held steady at 91.6%, which remains the highest ever at the University.