Baylor University

The university offers various scholarships to international students. The scholarships are based on merit, academic excellence, and financial need. 

Academic Scholarships: Academic scholarships are automatically awarded to students based on their academic performance in high school. Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to renew these scholarships. The value of the scholarship ranges from USD 1,000 (INR 83K) to a full tuition fee waiver. The scholarships offered under academic scholarships are as follows:

• President’s Scholarship
• Provost’s Scholarship
• Deans’ Scholarship
• Founders’ Scholarship
• Independence Scholarship

Study Abroad Scholarships: These are offered to international students enrolled in a full-time programme at the university. Applications for Study Abroad Scholarships are reviewed based on the merit and financial need of students. The value of the scholarship varies from one programme to another.

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.

To gain admission to Baylor University, international students must follow the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Select a program: International students can select from 120 undergraduate programs, approximately 80 postgraduate programs, and more than 45 PhD programs and review their eligibility requirements.
Step 2: Fill out the application form: International students can apply through the University application portal. Before the Baylor University admissions deadline, submit all required documents such as academic scores, letters of reference, essays, standardized test scores, English language scores, and more.
Step 3: Pay the application fees: The Baylor University application fee for international students is USD 50 (INR 4000). (USD 1 = INR 83.27 on May 22, 2024)
Step 4: Wait for a response: The university will review the application and send the offer letter for the program.

The Baylor University admission requirements for UG and PG students are given below:

Undergraduate Requirements:

• Academic records for years 9, 10, 11, and 12
• Official copy of the Grade 10 and 12 exam results
• Official SAT/ACT scores
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Application essay
• Letter of Recommendation (LORs)
• Audition or portfolio, as per course
• Passport copy
• CSS/Financial aid profile, if seeking need-based financial assistance
• Financial documents

Graduate Requirements:

• 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