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About Wayland Baptist University

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Wayland Baptist University is a private university in Plainview, TX, known for its faith-based mission, small class sizes, and baptist affiliation. With an acceptance rate of 70%, Wayland Baptist is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 262 students each year. Wayland Baptist is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Wayland Baptist offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,388 per year; the sticker price of $35,670 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wayland Baptist University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wayland Baptist University

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Essay Strategy
Wayland Baptist is a Christian university where faith is woven into campus life, so if faith and community service are part of your story, address them directly in your application materials rather than leaving that connection implicit.
Demonstrated Interest
Plainview is a small West Texas town and Wayland Baptist leans heavily on community involvement, so if you visit campus or connect with admissions, mention specifically how you plan to engage with both the campus and the broader Plainview community.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wayland Baptist University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$20.1k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$16.3k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$19.9k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$21.5k
110k+~$36k/yr$25.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

19%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,892
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

29%White
28%Hispanic
19%Black / African American
12%Unknown / Unreported
3%Two or More Races
3%International
3%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2%Asian
1%American Indian / AK Native
Gender50% Men · 50% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 3% International
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