A Select Group

Recognized campus-wide as the most selective undergraduate program at Baylor, University Scholars generally numbers between 160 and 180 students-little more than one percent of total student enrollment. Of this group, as many as one-third have qualified as National Merit Finalists. Scholars consistently rank in the top ten percent of their high school classes, and their SAT scores average above 1445.

A Unique Advantage

The University Scholars Program is designed for intellectually gifted, highly motivated students with a wide range of interests and a genuine love of learning. The program seeks to broaden these students' background in the liberal arts while preparing them for a career through concentrated study in several areas. In order to achieve their full academic potential, University Scholars enjoy exclusive exemption from virtually all core curriculum requirements. Additionally, since "University Scholars" is a declared major, these students are not subject to the specialized course requirements of a traditional major. As a result, Scholars are free to create an individualized course of study with the advice of a program director who mentors them throughout their entire four years.