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Baylor University Computer Science Programs

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waco, TX. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Baylor University Rankings

Baylor University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 38	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#12 of 57	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#158 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Baylor University?

Get in touch with Baylor University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1320 S. 7th Street, Waco, TX 76798
Phone:	2547101011
Website:	www.baylor.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.web.baylor.edu/
Financial Aid:	onestop.web.baylor.edu/

How Do I Get Into Baylor University?

You can apply to Baylor University online at: admissions.web.baylor.edu/

Baylor University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Baylor University

This is what Baylor University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Baylor University?

Baylor University admits 51%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

32% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Baylor University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 610 and 700. Math scores were between 590 and 700.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1200 to 1400. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Baylor University ranged between 27 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Baylor University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	17,823	10,124	57%
Women	29,114	13,950	48%

Can I Afford Baylor University?

The average net price after aid at Baylor University is $41,942. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$58,100
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$58,100
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$58,100
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$58,100

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at Baylor University receive some form of financial aid (3,315 students).

Nearly 89% of students at Baylor University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,254 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,450.

Student Loan Debt

31% of Baylor University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,535 per year.

Baylor University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,043 students enrolled at Baylor University. Baylor University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 15,007 undergraduate students at Baylor University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Baylor University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,290
Black or African American	825
Hispanic	2,626
White	8,929
American Indian/Alaska Native	30
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	30
Two or More Races	765
Non-Resident	405

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Baylor University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	2,152
California	263
Colorado	76
Illinois	69
Washington	61

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Baylor University Graduate Student Diversity

5,669 of Baylor University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Baylor University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Baylor University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	272
Black or African American	589
Hispanic	844
White	3,168
American Indian/Alaska Native	34
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	181
Non-Resident	487

Online Learning at Baylor University

Baylor University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

4,581 undergraduate students at Baylor University took at least one online class — of those, 338 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 318 students took at least one online class and 2,728 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Baylor University

The following computer science majors are available at Baylor University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	26	25	—	51
Information Science/Studies	—	22	1	23

Academic Programs at Baylor University

Baylor University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Baylor University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.