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Baylor University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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Baylor University Admissions
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International students can apply at Baylor University for early action, early decisions, or regular decisions. The Baylor University admission 2025 deadlines are given below:

  • The Baylor University deadline for regular decisions is Closed. 
  • The graduate deadline for international applicants is closed
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Baylor University Admission Overview 2026

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Baylor University Admission Process 2026

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Commonly asked questions
On Admissions
Q:   What GPA is required for Baylor?
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Baylor University expects a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5 on a scale of 4. The high school GPA is one of the most crucial factors for university selection. Along with the GPA, factors such as standardized scores, English language proficiency, extracurricular activity participation, and essays are equally important when selecting students under any UG and PG programs.

Q:   What SAT score is required for Baylor?
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Baylor University expects a minimum SAT score between 1230 and 1410. Along with this, students may be required to submit ACT scores. The minimum eligibility for ACT score is 26. In addition, international students must have excellent GPA scores, a letter of recommendation, English language proficiency, an essay, financial proof, and more. In addition, if the student has an experience in a relevant field and acquire some extracurricular activity, can impact the student’s selection probability positively.

Baylor University MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

1 courses 1 year - 2 years
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  • Accepting Exams: GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo

Baylor University Application Process 2026

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Q:   How much does Baylor University cost for international students?
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The tuition cost of UG and PG programs is between INR 33L and INR 46L. Along with the tuition fee, students must submit room expenses, book and supply costs, transportation, meal costs and more.

The estimated living expenses at Baylor University are given below in the table, take a look -

Expense Type

On-Campus

Cost/Semester 

Off-Campus

Cost/Semester 

Room and Boarding

USD 3,903

USD 4,417

Meals

USD 2,962

USD 2,804

Books

USD 376

USD 376

Supplies

USD 110

USD 110

Transportation

USD 646

USD 964

Personal Expenses

USD 987

USD 987

 

Q:   How much is the application fee for Baylor University?
A: 

International undergraduate applicants do not need to pay any application fee for Baylor. Graduate applicants need to pay a non-refundable application fee as per their chosen course. For a majority of graduate courses, the university charges USD 50 (INR 4K).

Q:   Does Baylor University require IELTS?
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Baylor University requires a minimum of 6.5 scores in IELTS for UG and PG programs. Along with that, students must submit TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo scores. The English language requirements for UG and PG programs are given below:

English language test

Minimum Score required UG

Minimum Score required PG

TOEFL

80 or above

80 or above

IELTS

6.5 or above

6.5 or above

PTE

60 or above

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Duolingo

110 or above

125 or above

Baylor University Enrollment Statistics for Undergraduate

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On Admission
Q:   How long does Baylor take to respond?
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Undergraduate applicants who have applied by the Early Decision 1 deadline, will receive decisions within a few weeks. Early Decision 2 students who complete their application files by this date will be notified of their admissions status by the first week of March. Regular admission students will receive their admissions status by mid-April. Graduate applicants need to check with the respective department for decision dates as each department has a different timeline for reviewing applications and making admission decisions.

Q:   How difficult is it to get into Baylor University?
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Baylor University is known for its competitive learning and research environment. So, it does not come as a surprise that it has an acceptance rate of 45%. The admissions team considers a student’s academic history, test scores, and GPA. However, these are only a part of the review process and the team also reviews the recommended items such as essays/SOPs, LORs, and resumes. The university searches for students who:

  • Are excited and motivated about intellectual activity
  • Want to be part of a community that values faith and personal calling
  • Have challenged themselves academically and embraced opportunities outside the classroom
  • Recognize that life, learning, and service go hand-in-hand beyond the four years of college

Overall, the university looks for students who can gain the most from a Baylor experience.

Q:   What are the requirements to study MBA at Baylor University?
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The minimum requirements to study MBA at Baylor University are given below:

  • Official semester-by-semester mark sheets (preferred) or consolidated mark sheets from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Official Diploma (s)/degree certificate (s)
  • Official GRE/GMAT test scores
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Reference letters (LORs)
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP) or essay
  • Course-specific supplements
  • Passport copy
  • Financial documents

Baylor University Admission FAQs

Q:   What are the best reasons to attend Baylor University?
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International students from various backgrounds and countries seek Baylor University admission every year due to its reputation. Along with reputation, Baylor University has a lot of things to offer. Here are some best reasons to attend Baylor University:

Placement rate: The university placement rate is 92%. 2% of students find jobs or start graduate school within 180 days of graduation.

Academic Programs: the university provides 126 undergraduate degree programs, 80 master's programs, 47 doctoral programs, an Education Specialist program, and a Master of Laws programme to international students.

Student-to-faculty ratio: The student-to-faculty ratio is 16 to 1 in Baylor. The average undergraduate class size is 28.

Extra facilities: 330 clubs and organizations, including 40 national and local sororities and fraternities are present.

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Baylor University GPA requirement according to a few unofficial sources is between 3.5 - 3.67 out of 4.0. With an acceptance rate of 51%, Baylor University is relatively selective at the time of admission. So, to get into this university, the applicants should have a strong academic record. Apart fr

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