About Wayland Baptist University

Founded in 1908, Wayland Baptist University. is a Private college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,788 full time undergraduate students, and 1,289 full time graduate students.

The Wayland Baptist University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 141 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Wayland Baptist University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate99%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range770-1040
ACT Range16-22

Admissions at C are considered Less Selective, with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 53 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

57% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 28% were in the top quarter, and 9% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Wayland Baptist University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
36%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
21%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
15%
“We bought the gear”
77%
“We live for the big game”
21%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
36%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
31%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
36%
“We know about current events and vote”
57%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
7%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
21%
“Sometimes, but not often”
57%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
23%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
8%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
15%
“We bought the gear”
77%
“We live for the big game”
21%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
21%
“They keep regular office hours”
79%
“They”re always available”
57%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
36%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
31%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
54%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    31 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    28 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    34 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    41 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    43 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 65 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    41 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    42 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    41 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

Wayland Baptist University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Wayland Baptist University?

16 Students rated Wayland Baptist University

Herbert - 01/18/2020

I'm a new student this leaving me with minimum experience.

Herbert - 01/14/2020

Though I haven't officially started. The school being a Christian college. I'm assuming students are there to study and make a positive difference in the world. With this I'd like to use this time in college to work on my personal behavior and way of thinking and planning a positive lifestyle.

Irvin - 12/01/2018

Wayland Baptist University has a great soccer program and also other sports programs. The food here is could be better and we only have one cafeteria/dining hall. Plainview, TX is a very small town and not much to do here. The professors are very qualified and knowledgeable.

qudashia - 07/19/2018

It is a great univeristy it is big but not to big everything is faith based and teachers are always available. The campus food is great but not home cooking the classes area fair size not to big or small. Anyone who decides to attend WBU is in for a treat.

Wayland Baptist University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Wayland Baptist University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Wayland Baptist University is 99%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I have personally become more social and I am now able to communicate with people more fluently. I have made amazing friends and have come to understand God more and what His plans are for me.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They are easy to become friends with.

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  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Prior to attending Wayland Baptist University I wish I would have had more insight on the dishonesty of their athletic programs. There seem to be alot of empty promises about the entire campus involving status on the sports teams, and money issues. Also, I wish I would have had more clue as to the availability of financial aid, and the overall lack of organization.

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  5. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The business and financial aid offices will work for you to make sure that somehow you can afford to go to college. Another thing I love is the small class sizes. You have a one on one relationship with every professor and they will help you anytime you need it. You won't find that at a bigger college or university.

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  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Lack of financial aid options.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Wayland is that it is a predominantly Christian school. You see God's existance in the administration, faculty, and students. The love of Christ is definantly felt here.

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  8. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My university is best known for its ability to provide a more affordable option for a private university experience where one can receive a quality education in a small community. It is also known as a progressive institution for having been the first university in the former Confederate South to voluntarily integrate.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I was able to do almost my whole degree online

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  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Sometimes, the financial and business offices aren't very organized. It makes it difficult to make sure you are on track.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The people at this school are a mixture of highly religeous, somewhat religeous, and people with just about no religeous background. I would recommend this school to anyone who likes a small close academic environment. All the teachers here at Wayland are very flexible with athletics and are always available whenever you need them. Most of them will really work with you with whatever you need. Anyone who likes a small campus with good student facilities to hangout and loves a great christian environment would fit right in at Wayland Baptist University. I would highly recomend Wayland Baptist University.

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I dont think that anyone should not attend this school because I believe this school welcomes all diversities, and majors that people are into.

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  13. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Wayland enables adults in the professional world a chance to complete their undergraduate and graduate studies.

    Read all 4 answers

  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    Participation in class was very common. I enjoyed that a good portion of the class spoke up during the lectures. The classmates I had did not seem very competitive. Which made going to class and getting help with assignments easier. I loved that we could meet our professors before and after class. The professors were always willing to help and available for questions.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There were not any stereotypes at all. Everyone just participated and got to know each other. I enjoyed my classes because we all had a similar story. We all already had jobs but wanted to move up. We all had families at home, but still went to class at night. We all understood each other.

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Student Body

Students

49%

female

51%

male

3,788

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,289

Total Grad Students

9%

Out-Of-State

89%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

32

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

2

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

13%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
17%
% Hispanic/Latino
30%
% White or Caucasian
40%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

94% of students attending Wayland Baptist University receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 68% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,060

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,650

Books and Supplies

$7,296

Room and Board

24,006

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,646
$30 - $48K
$13,227
$48 - $75K
$16,779
$75 - $110K
$18,797
$110K & UP
$20,327

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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