Baylor University

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.

The University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University are popular universities to study in the USA for internationl students. UT Austin is more popular and top-ranked university than Baylor University. The University of Texas at Austin cost ranges from INR 13 L to INR 76 L, while the Baylor University cost is INR 33 L to INR 46 L for first-year. The University of Texas at Austin ranking is among the top 100 in the world, while the Baylor University ranking is 1000+ in the world. Therefore, having a degree from the University of Texas at Austin is better than Baylor University.

There are several reasons why Indian students choose to study at Baylor University. Baylor's Indian Subcontinent Student Association (ISSA) is the largest multicultural organisation on campus, providing unity among students of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar while also providing all Baylor University students the opportunity to experience basic Indian Subcontinent culture. Another reason is the academic opportunities available, with Indian students mostly preferring business and computer science courses due to their good placement opportunities. 

Eligibility for merit-based scholarships at Baylor University is automatic for all admitted students who submit a complete application by the specified deadlines. No additional application is required for merit-based scholarships, which are based on a full review of the applicant's comprehensive high school academic performance and completed Baylor application file. Test scores are not taken into account for the scholarship review process for students applying for the upcoming academic year. Renewal of merit-based scholarships is contingent upon maintaining a Baylor cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Baylor University is ranked #93 out of 439 National Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. It is also ranked #93 on their annual review of colleges and universities. Additionally, it is ranked #1001-1200 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. The university is also recognised for its First-Year Experience (ranked No. 5 nationally), Learning Communities (ranked No. 10), Best Undergraduate Teaching (ranked No. 22), and Most Innovative Schools (ranked No. 38). 

Some of the popular alumni members at Baylor University are given as follows:

According to the US News and World Report, Baylor University has an acceptance rate of around 46% which makes it moderately selective for admissions. Some of the general admission requirements for international students are given as follows:

• SAT/ACT scores
• Student's Overall GPA
• High School Class Rank 
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional Academic Factors

Baylor is a highly rated private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 14,878 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Baylor acceptance rate is 57%.