Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Wayland Baptist University
Wayland Baptist University (WBU) is a private Baptist university based in Plainview, Texas. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Wayland Baptist has 11 campuses in five Texas cities, six states, American Samoa, and Kenya. Chartered in 1908, it had about 4,000 students in 2021, including about 900 students on its main campus.
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56%
Acceptance
$20,590
Net price
2,041
Enrollment
19%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
56%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,590
Average net price
$23,782
In-state tuition
$23,782
Out-of-state tuition
$9,654
Room & board
$840
Books & supplies
$36,323
Total cost of attendance
46%
Students receiving Pell grants
50%
Students with federal loans
$23,106
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$51,838
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$44,159
Median earnings (6 yrs)
19%
Graduation rate
45%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,561
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,041
Total enrollment
30%
Part-time
29
Avg. age at entry
45%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Wayland Baptist University FAQ
Is Wayland Baptist University a public or private school?
Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Plainview, TX.
What is the acceptance rate at Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 56%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?
The average annual net price at Wayland Baptist University is $20,590 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $23,782.
What is the graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University?
About 19% of students at Wayland Baptist University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Wayland Baptist University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Wayland Baptist University students earn a median of $51,838 per year.
How many students attend Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University enrolls about 2,041 students.
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