Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Wayland Baptist University, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 39.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,400), and 31% receive loans ($6,954 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,670. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wayland Baptist University is $10,160 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 351 people applied to Wayland Baptist University. Of the applicants, 99.0% were admitted (98.0% male & 100.0% female ) and 63.0% accepted (65.0% male and 61.0% female) Of the 4,491 undergraduate students at Wayland Baptist University, 80.0% are part-time. And 94.0% of the 1,395 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 83.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 66.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 83.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 25.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 39.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 37.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | (800) 588-1928. |
| Admissions Office Email | admityou@wbu.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 1900 West 7th Street Plainview, TX 79072 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.wbu.edu/admission/transfer_students/ |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wbu.edu/college-admission/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.wbu.edu/admission/steps_to_apply/default.htm |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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In order to be accepted to Wayland Baptist University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 410 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 540 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 430 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 570 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 545 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 23 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 24 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 11 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||||
| Molecular Biology | 6 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 37 | 582 | 155 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | 582 | 155 | ||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 2 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 0 | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 2 | ||||
| Education | 74 | 150 | |||
| Business Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 77 | ||||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 39 | ||||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 1 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 32 | ||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 1 | ||||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 0 | ||||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 9 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 3 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 3 | ||||
| History | 2 | ||||
| History, General | 2 | ||||
| Legal professions and studies | 0 | ||||
| Pre-Law Studies | 0 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 187 | 442 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 187 | 442 | |||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 4 | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 0 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 0 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 0 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 4 | 38 | 17 | ||
| Christian Studies | 4 | 38 | 17 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 0 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 0 | ||||
| Psychology | 7 | 26 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 26 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 4 | 125 | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 4 | 125 | |||
| Public Administration | 5 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 3 | 69 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | 69 | |||
| Social sciences | 4 | ||||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 2 | ||||
| Sociology | 2 | ||||
| Theology and religious vocations | 3 | ||||
| Religious Education | 0 | ||||
| Religious/Sacred Music | 3 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 9 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 5 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 0 | ||||
| Music, General | 3 | ||||
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