Baylor University

1301 S University Parks Drive, Waco

  • #1001-1200 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 19,387Total Students
  • 1,348Faculty
  • 881Int'l Students

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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.

Baylor is large enough to offer strong academic challenges and room to explore almost any career path. We offer over 120 baccalaureate programs in fields as varied as business, engineering, nursing, pre-medicine, music and computer science, along with over 75 master's programs, over 45 doctoral programs and the education specialist program.

However, Baylor is intimate in scale and we keep the learning process personal. Approximately 93% of our classes are taught by Baylor faculty members, and the rest are taught by exceptionally well-prepared doctoral students. With an average class size of just 26 students and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, it's easy to develop a strong working relationship with each of your instructors.

The Baylor college experience is special. We cultivate a rich campus life that will help you grow intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. Whether you're enjoying Diadeloso (our campus-wide "Day of the Bear" celebration), taking some time to reflect in chapel or just hanging out over coffee, you'll feel like a part of the Baylor family from the moment you set foot on Fountain Mall.

At Baylor, we seek to provide students with the opportunity to interact and dialogue with individuals from different backgrounds and with diverse experiences. By creating this "dialogue of difference" in our residential communities, organizations, activities and classrooms, we hope to prepare our students for meaningful engagement in a global society.

About

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.

Baylor is large enough to offer strong academic challenges and room to explore almost any career path. We offer over 120 baccalaureate programs in fields as varied as business, engineering, nursing, pre-medicine, music and computer science, along with over 75 master's programs, over 45 doctoral programs and the education specialist program.

However, Baylor is intimate in scale and we keep the learning process personal. Approximately 93% of our classes are taught by Baylor faculty members, and the rest are taught by exceptionally well-prepared doctoral students. With an average class size of just 26 students and a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, it's easy to develop a strong working relationship with each of your instructors.

The Baylor college experience is special. We cultivate a rich campus life that will help you grow intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. Whether you're enjoying Diadeloso (our campus-wide "Day of the Bear" celebration), taking some time to reflect in chapel or just hanging out over coffee, you'll feel like a part of the Baylor family from the moment you set foot on Fountain Mall.

At Baylor, we seek to provide students with the opportunity to interact and dialogue with individuals from different backgrounds and with diverse experiences. By creating this "dialogue of difference" in our residential communities, organizations, activities and classrooms, we hope to prepare our students for meaningful engagement in a global society.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #601+
  • 2014
    # 701+
  • 2015
    # 701+
  • 2016
    #701+
  • 2017
    #701+
  • 2018
    #801-1000
  • 2019
    #801-1000
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #1001-1200
  • 2023
    #1001-1200
  • 2024
    #1001-1200
  • 2025
    #1001-1200

Student & Staff

Total students
19,387

23%
77%

International students
881

40%
60%

Total faculty staff
1,348

25
1323

Total students
19,387

23%
77%

International students
881

40%
60%

Total faculty staff
1,348

1323
25
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Baylor Campus,

1301 S University Parks Drive , Waco , Texas , United States , 76706

1410 S. 4th Street,

1410 S. 4th Street , Waco , Texas , United States , 76798

3700 Worth Street,

3700 Worth Street , Dallas , Texas , United States , 75246

811 Washington Ave,

811 Washington Ave , Waco , Texas , United States , 76701

One Bear Place,

One Bear Place , Waco , Texas , United States , 76798

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