Taylor University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Taylor University is a private research university in Upland, Indiana, enrolling about 2,025 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 73.53% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $52,198 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,490
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,865 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.53% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,025 98.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.81%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 14.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1220
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,803
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,076
- Room & Board: $12,029 annual estimate
Taylor University: what the data shows
Common questions about Taylor University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Taylor University?
Taylor University is located in Upland, IN (ZIP 46989-1001).
Is Taylor University public or private?
Taylor University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Taylor University cost?
Published tuition: $40,490.
Average net price after aid: $24,865.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,143 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,262 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,100 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,504 |
| $110,001+ | $30,050 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $161,960.
How hard is it to get into Taylor University?
Admission rate: 73.53%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1220.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Taylor University?
Total enrollment: 2,025 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,803 students.
Graduate enrollment: 45 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Taylor University?
150%-time completion rate: 73.81%.
First-year retention: 89.3%.
What do graduates of Taylor University earn?
Median earnings: $45,142 six years after entry; $52,198 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
13.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Taylor University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (41 completions)
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (27 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (26 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (24 completions)
- Public Relations/Image Management (20 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (16 completions)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology (15 completions)
- Social Work (14 completions)
- Computer Science (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Taylor University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.53%; completion rate 73.81%; median earnings $52,198 at 10 years; net price $24,865. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,490
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Taylor University was $40,490.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,865
2024 Value
In 2024 Taylor University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,865.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$99,460 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,865 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$161,960 4-Year Tuition
$12,029 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,238 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$53,757 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$215,028 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Taylor University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Taylor University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Taylor University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,753 | $28,753 | $24,234 |
| 2014 | $29,538 | $29,538 | $24,663 |
| 2015 | $30,270 | $30,270 | $25,709 |
| 2016 | $31,472 | $31,472 | $24,532 |
| 2017 | $32,885 | $32,885 | $24,525 |
| 2018 | $34,114 | $34,114 | $24,306 |
| 2019 | $35,305 | $35,305 | $25,888 |
| 2020 | $36,800 | $36,800 | $24,628 |
| 2021 | $36,570 | $36,570 | $26,401 |
| 2022 | $37,476 | $37,476 | $25,815 |
| 2023 | $39,104 | $39,104 | $24,327 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73.53% Acceptance Rate
2,076 Total Applicants
1,580 Students Admitted
564 First-Time Students Enrolled
35.70% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1220
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Taylor University reported total enrollment of about 2,025 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.6%), Non-Resident Alien (5.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). About 13.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 14.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Taylor University in 2024 is 2,025 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,803 students. Graduate enrollment is about 45 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 80.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
66.41% 100% Completion Time
73.81% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.41% of students graduating from Taylor University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 12% male / 88% female
- Psychology, General: 7% male / 93% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 78% male / 22% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Taylor University.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$52,198 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
424.81% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Taylor University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 41 completions
2. Psychology, General: 29 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 27 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 26 completions
5. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 24 completions
6. Public Relations/Image Management: 20 completions
7. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 16 completions
8. Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 15 completions
9. Social Work: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Taylor University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Taylor University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Taylor University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,744
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,366
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Taylor University is a private non-profit institution located in Upland, IN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,025 students. Student body composition includes White (80.6%), Non-Resident Alien (5.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%). The admission rate is 73.53%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1220. The 150%-time completion rate is 73.81%. Approximately 13.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 14.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Upland, IN 46989-1001
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Taylor University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taylor University located?
Taylor University is located in Upland, IN.
What is Taylor University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Taylor University is 73.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,076 applicants and 1,580 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Taylor University cost?
Reported tuition is $40,490 and average net price is $24,865 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,029 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Taylor University?
Taylor University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,803 students, White (80.6%), Non-Resident Alien (5.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Taylor University?
About 14.6% of students at Taylor University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Taylor University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Taylor University reports midpoint SAT about 1220.
What do graduates of Taylor University earn?
Median earnings are $45,142 six years after entry and $52,198 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Taylor University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Taylor University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is Taylor University public or private?
Taylor University is a private nonprofit institution located in Upland, IN.
Is Taylor University an HBCU?
No. Taylor University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Taylor University a tribal college?
No. Taylor University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.