School Overview
Wayland Baptist University, located in Plainview, Texas, USA, is a coeducational, private Baptist university. Wayland has a total of thirteen campuses in six U.S. states (including five campuses in Texas) and one international school in Kenya, Africa.
The school began as Wayland Literary Technical Institute on August 31, 1908. In 1910 the name changed to Wayland Baptist College. It didn’t receive its current name, Wayland Baptist University, until 1981 when it received university status. Currently, Wayland Baptist has just over 5,000 students enrolled.
It is our goal to serve as a focal point for all of Wayland Baptist University’s composition activities in order to generate an enduring legacy of better writing.
– Wayland Baptist University Mission
Wayland Baptist University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (806) 291-1000 |
| Website: | www.wbu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.wbu.edu/admission/steps_to_apply/default.htm |
| Address: | 1900 W 7th St., Plainview, TX 79072 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,084 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 20% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 6 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,599 (39% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $22,658 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $22,658 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 94% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,974 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wayland Baptist University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wayland Baptist University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Education | 12 | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 6 | 49 | 15 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wayland Baptist University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $22,658 |
| Out-of-state | $22,658 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $14,322 |
| Out-of-state | $14,322 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 265 | 94% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 255 | 91% | $7,974 |
| Student loan aid | 221 | 79% | $10,285 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,786 | 53% | $6,057 |
| Federal student loans | 1,611 | 48% | $8,517 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Wayland Baptist University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Wayland Baptist University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 635 | 397 | 238 | Percent admitted | 100% | 98% | 97% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 39% | 44% | 32% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wayland Baptist University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,084 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,012 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,072 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wayland Baptist University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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