

Baylor University Rankings 2026
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Baylor University is one of the top-rated universities in USA. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the Baylor University ranking for 2025, it stands at #416 globally and #102 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #372 and #96, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #1001, in 2026.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Baylor University ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
| THE | 601 | 601 | 601 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 372 | 425 | 440 | Not Ranked |
#101
World rank by different ranking providers
Shiksha
#438US News Ranking
#440ARWU Ranking
#601THE Ranking
#801QS Ranking
#1001Baylor UniversityBaylor University Course Ranking
In Baylor University subject ranking 2025, many of the university courses are ranked among the top in the world. These courses, available in streams such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science, are also highly popular among international students. The Shiksha Popularity World Ranking has ranked Baylor University Engineering courses at #434 in 2025. This course was ranked at #468 in 2024.
Apart from these courses, Shiksha Popularity Ranking also ranks its Business & Management Studies courses globally. Holding firm, this course was positioned at #304 in 2025. Overall, most of the courses offered by this university are notably appealing to international students.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #452 | #468 | #434 |
| Business & Management Studies | #263 | #286 | #304 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | #386 | #418 | #477 |
| Science | #290 | #322 | #310 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #238 | #249 | #259 |
Baylor UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 425 | 440 | – / – |
| National University | 93 | 91 | 88 |
| Best Graduate Law Schools | 49 | 43 | – / – |
| Electrical Engineering PG | 132 | 109 | – / – |
| Entrepreneurship MBA | 16 | 16 | – / – |
| Graduate Business School | 57 | 54 | – / – |
| Mechanical Engineering PG | 106 | 124 | – / – |
| UG Business | 62 | 65 | 64 |
Baylor UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 1001 | 1001 | 1001 |
| Global MBA | 151 | 151 | 151 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 601 | 601 | – / – |
Baylor UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 601 | 601 | 801 |
| Arts and Humanities | 301 | 301 | – / – |
| Clinical and Health | 501 | 501 | – / – |
| Engineering | 601 | 601 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 401 | 401 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | – / – | 801 | – / – |
| Psychology | 251 | 251 | – / – |
Baylor UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 601 | 501 | 601 |
| Mathematics | 301 | 201 | – / – |
| Physics | 301 | 401 | – / – |
| Sociology | – / – | 101 | – / – |
Baylor UniversityBloomberg Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Business School USA | 50 | 55 | 52 |
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Student Forum
Answered 11 months ago
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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Answered 11 months ago
Baylor University is ranked #91 in the National Universities category in the 2025 edition by a top-ranking publisher. Also, this university is considered a Doctoral University with a very high research activity or R1 institution as per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
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).
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
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 t
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Answered a year ago
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 |
|---|---|---|
80 or above | 80 or above | |
6.5 or above | 6.5 or above | |
60 or above | - | |
110 or above | 125 or above |
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