Baylor University

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. Also, in 2023, Baylor has been named a Best College for Future Leaders by T.I.M.E Magazine. In terms of placements, 92% of students find jobs or start graduate school within 180 days of graduation. Also Check: Baylor University Fees

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 from this, the applicants are also required to meet the application requirements. For admission to UG courses, the applicants must have a high school qualification. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree.

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

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.

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:

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).

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 -

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.