spotlight - baylor
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WACO HH
Baylor is a private university located in Waco, Texas,
and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the
United States. While our community is grounded in
Christian values, our campus is a welcoming place
for students from diverse cultures and backgrounds,
including more than 90 different countries.
Set on more than 1,000 acres, Baylor’s beautiful
campus features historic architecture blended with
state-of-the-art facilities. Located in Central Texas,
Baylor students are within close travel distance from
most major Texas cities and airports.
SPOTLIGHT
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Fort WorthDallas
HoustonAustin
San Antonio
average class size26
13:1student-to-faculty ratio
3,500average freshman class
14,108undergraduates
180,000+alumni all over the world
of undergraduate classes are taught by Baylor professors (not grad assistants) who both teach and perform research in their fields.
93%
of 2019’s freshman class identify as belonging to a racial minority population.
37%
countries represented95
Baylor gives you an excellent return on your investment.Learn more at baylor.edu/value.
SUPERIOR ACADEMICS
180,000+
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NATIONALLY RANKED
#66Hankamer School of Business program- U.S. News & World Report 2020
#35Accounting - Public Accounting Report
#27Undergraduate Research/ Creative Projects - U.S. News & World Report 2020
#25in Top 25 Best Colleges Without Application Fees
#15Clinical Psychology (Psy D.) - Counseling Psychology
#5Entrepreneurship - Princeton Review 2020
#1Law School Bar Passage Rate in Texas - February 2020 Texas Bar Exam
3M AT&TBPDellDisneyExxonMobile
General MotorsGoldman SachsKPMGMicrosoftOracle
COMPANIES THAT HIRE FROM BAYLOR:
SUCCESS AT BAYLOR
72-75%acceptance rate into medical school for graduating seniors.
89%of seniors who apply are admitted to 1 or more law schools.
83%of students find jobs or start graduate school within 90 days of graduation.
2,682interviews offered by companies on campus for students in 2019.
Baylor is believed to have the nation’s oldest and largest Homecoming celebration. Students and alumni enjoy events, such as a bonfire, parade, Pigskin Revue and more.
New Baylor Bears enjoy opportunities to connect with other incoming and returning students.
DR P
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Each week since 1953, campus has come together to socialize and enjoy Dr Pepper floats during Dr Pepper Hour.
Student groups compete for bragging rights in this annual Broadway-style music and dance show.
This spirit organization, made up of new students, wears signature gold jerseys as they energize the crowd at all home football games.
Since 1934, students have been given a day off in Spring to enjoy the outdoors. Diadeloso, or “Day of the Bear,” features athletic tournaments, activities, live music and more.
A joyful celebration that includes an annual tree lighting, caroling, a live nativity scene and special musical guests.
DIADELOSO
WELCOME WEEK
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Each year, Baylor’s Indian Subcontinent Student Association (ISSA) invites students to observe Holi, an Indian festival of colors that celebrates the advent of spring while showering participants in colorful powders.
TRADITIONS
BIG 12 SPORTSAs a charter member of the Big 12 Conference, Baylor offers the thrill and excitement of Division 1 athletics!
HIGHLIGHTS• 2019 NCAA Women’s Basketball
National Champions
• Baylor Football competed in the 2019 Big 12 Championship game and headed to the 2020 Sugar Bowl
• Women’s Volleyball won the 2019 Big 12 Championship
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MAJORS AND MINORS
Pre-professional programs are career aspirations. You will also select a major.
ARTSApparel Design & Product
Development†
Apparel MerchandisingArt HistoryInterior Design†
Studio ArtTheatre ArtsTheatre Design & TechnologyTheatre Performance†
BUSINESSAccounting†
Advertising*
Business Administration*
Business Fellows†‡
Business for Secondary Education†Δ
Corporate Communication*
EconomicsEntrepreneurship & Corporate
InnovationFinance†
Human Resource Management†
International Business†
Management†
Management Information Systems†
Marketing†
Media Management*
Professional Selling†
Risk Management & Insurance†
Supply Chain Management†
COMMUNICATIONSCommunication†
Communication Specialist†
Creative Writing*
Film & Digital MediaJournalism†
News-Editorial*Photojournalism*
Professional Writing & Rhetoric†
Public Relations*
Rhetoric & Public Discourse*
EDUCATIONEducational Psychology*
Elementary (PreK-6)†Δ
Informal Education*
Middle Grades (4-8)†
> English, Language Arts & Reading†Δ
> Mathematics†Δ
> Science†Δ
> Social Studies†Δ
Secondary Education> English, Language Arts & Reading†Δ
> Life Sciences†Δ
> Mathematics†Δ
> Physical Sciences†Δ
> Social Studies†Δ
All Level (K-12)> Spanish†Δ
> Physical Education†Δ
> Special Education†Δ
Certification Programs> Deaf EducationΔ > English as a Second LanguageΔ
> Gifted & Talented†Δ
ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCEComputer ScienceComputer Science Fellows†‡
Data Science†
Electrical & Computer Engineering†
Engineering†
Mechanical Engineering†
HUMANITIESAmerican Sign Language/English
Interpreting*
American StudiesAnthropologyArabic*
Arabic & Middle East Studies†
Archaeology*
Asian StudiesChild & Family StudiesChinese*
Civic Interfaith Studies*
ClassicsCriminal Justice*
EnglishFrenchGerman
Gerontology*
Great Texts of the Western Tradition
GreekGreek & Roman StudiesHistoryΔ
International StudiesItalian*
Japanese*
LatinLatin American StudiesLeadership in Medicine*
Leadership Studies*
Legal Reasoning & Analysis*
LinguisticsMiddle East Studies*
Military Studies*
Museum Studies*
PhilosophyPolitical SciencePoverty Studies & Social Justice*
ReligionRussianSlavic & East European Studies†
Social Work†
SociologySpanishUniversity Scholars†‡
Women’s & Gender Studies*
World Affairs*
MATH & SCIENCESApplied Mathematics†
AstronomyAstrophysicsAviation Administration†
Aviation Sciences‡
BiochemistryBioinformatics†
BiologyΔ
ChemistryClinical Laboratory Science†
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Earth ScienceEnvironmental Health Science†
Environmental Science†
Environmental Studies
Exercise Physiology†
Forensic Science*
General Family & ConsumerSciencesGeologyGeophysics†
Health, Kinesiology, & Leisure Studies†
Health Science Studies†Δ
MathematicsΔ
Medical HumanitiesNeuroscience†
Nursing†
NutritionOutdoor Education & Leadership*
PhysicsPsychology†
Public Health†
Recreation†
Recreation Ministry*
Science Research Fellows†‡
Statistics
MUSICApplied Music†
Choral Music†Δ
Church MusicMusicΔ
Music Composition†
Music History & Literature†
Music Theory†
Instrumental Music†Δ
Piano Pedagogy†
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMSPre-DentistryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Physician AssistantPre-PodiatryPre-Veterinary Medicine
†Major Only // *Minor Only // ‡Requires Application // ΔTeaching Certificate Available
THE APPLICATION PROCESSAPPLICATION DEADLINES
We strongly encourage international freshman
students to apply as early as possible, so we
have sufficient time to receive documents and
process your application file.
HOW TO APPLY (FREE)
1) Baylor Online Application: baylor.edu/gobaylor
2) Common Application: Commonapp.org
3) ApplyTexas: applytexas.org
Regardless of your application choice, you
must create a goBAYLOR account to track your
application status.
Application Checklist
Submit key documents in your native language
with English translation.
1) Official High School Transcripts
2) Official SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
3) Proof of English Language Proficiency
4) CSS/Financial Aid Profile
5) Essay
Learn more at
baylor.edu/international
November 2
Early Decision 1
Early Action
February 1
Regular Admission
Early Decision 2
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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSOne Bear Place #97056
Waco, TX 76798-7056
001+254-710-3435
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