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Wayland Baptist University
Wayland Baptist University
PLAINVIEW, TX . 4 Year 3.9
#1979 in Best Colleges in America
1900 W 7TH ST PLAINVIEW, TX 79072

Overview

Wayland Baptist University, founded in 1908 in Plainview, Texas, is a private Baptist institution with campuses across the U.S. and online. Offering over 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in fields like education, business, nursing, and theology, it emphasizes faith-based learning, small classes, and hands-on opportunities. The university prepares students for ethical leadership and service in their careers and communities.

Rankings

  • 213

    #213 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • 5

    #5 79 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • 251

    #251 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 213 of 1,517
  • Safest College Campuses in America 251 of 1,306
  • Best College Dorms in America 382 of 1,363

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • CValue
  • ADiversity
  • BCampus
  • BAthletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • BLocation
  • B+Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Business
    317 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    278 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    92 Graduates
  • Human Services
    72 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    28 Graduates
  • Nursing
    22 Graduates
  • Religious Studies
    21 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    18 Graduates
  • Psychology
    11 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    10 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 81%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    6
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    12

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,462
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    25%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,385 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,305
  • Undergrads Over 25
    58%
  • Pell Grant
    55%
  • Varsity Athletes
    55%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Sooner Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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