Wayland Baptist University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wayland Baptist University is a private research university in Plainview, Texas, enrolling about 2,041 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 55.96% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,838 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $23,782
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,590 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 55.96% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,041 69.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 19.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 45.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,616
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,974
- Room & Board: $9,654 annual estimate
Wayland Baptist University: what the data shows
Common questions about Wayland Baptist University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, TX (ZIP 79072).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Wayland Baptist University public or private?
Wayland Baptist University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?
Published tuition: $23,782.
Average net price after aid: $20,590.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,070 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,344 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,949 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,542 |
| $110,001+ | $25,435 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $95,128.
How hard is it to get into Wayland Baptist University?
Admission rate: 55.96%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wayland Baptist University?
Total enrollment: 2,041 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,616 students.
Graduate enrollment: 722 students.
About 70% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University?
150%-time completion rate: 19.29%.
First-year retention: 44.5%.
What do graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn?
Median earnings: $44,159 six years after entry; $51,838 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,106.
45.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wayland Baptist University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (270 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (75 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (72 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (66 completions)
- Christian Studies (34 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (33 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (23 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (20 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (17 completions)
- Clinical Psychology (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wayland Baptist University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 55.96%; completion rate 19.29%; median earnings $51,838 at 10 years; net price $20,590. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$23,782
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wayland Baptist University was $23,782.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,590
2024 Value
In 2024 Wayland Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,590.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,360 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,590 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$95,128 4-Year Tuition
$9,654 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$840 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$34,276 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$137,104 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wayland Baptist University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.95% 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 Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist 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 | $12,550 | $12,550 | $15,137 |
| 2014 | $12,960 | $12,960 | $16,452 |
| 2015 | $13,680 | $13,680 | $15,438 |
| 2016 | $15,060 | $15,060 | $15,294 |
| 2017 | $18,510 | $18,510 | $19,137 |
| 2018 | $20,070 | $20,070 | $21,855 |
| 2019 | $22,658 | $22,658 | $25,152 |
| 2020 | $21,304 | $21,304 | $23,430 |
| 2021 | $22,004 | $22,004 | $23,601 |
| 2022 | $22,368 | $22,368 | $23,065 |
| 2023 | $23,186 | $23,186 | $20,540 |
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
55.96% Acceptance Rate
1,974 Total Applicants
1,067 Students Admitted
289 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.09% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wayland Baptist University reported total enrollment of about 2,041 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 50% male and 50% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (28.7%), Hispanic or Latino (28.2%), and Black or African American (18.6%). About 45.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wayland Baptist University in 2024 is 2,041 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,616 students. Graduate enrollment is about 722 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
44.5%
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 28.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.32% 100% Completion Time
19.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.32% of students graduating from Wayland Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 47% male / 53% female
- Public Administration and Social Service: 22% male / 78% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wayland Baptist University.
Return on Investment
$23,106 Median Student Debt
$51,838 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
529.41% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wayland Baptist University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 52 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 270 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 75 completions
3. Public Administration and Social Service: 72 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 66 completions
5. Christian Studies: 34 completions
6. Curriculum and Instruction: 33 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 23 completions
8. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 20 completions
9. Health Professions and Related Programs: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Wayland Baptist University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wayland Baptist University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wayland Baptist University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,999
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,561
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wayland Baptist University is a private non-profit institution located in Plainview, TX, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Public Administration and Social Service. Enrollment is approximately 2,041 students. Student body composition includes White (28.7%), Hispanic or Latino (28.2%), Black or African American (18.6%). The admission rate is 55.96%. The 150%-time completion rate is 19.29%. Approximately 45.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Plainview, TX 79072
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 19.29% graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University located?
Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, TX.
What is Wayland Baptist University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wayland Baptist University is 56.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,974 applicants and 1,067 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?
Reported tuition is $23,782 and average net price is $20,590 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,654 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,616 students, White (28.7%), Hispanic or Latino (28.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wayland Baptist University?
About 45.5% of students at Wayland Baptist University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn?
Median earnings are $44,159 six years after entry and $51,838 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 19.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wayland Baptist University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,106.
Is Wayland Baptist University public or private?
Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit institution located in Plainview, TX.
Is Wayland Baptist University an HBCU?
No. Wayland Baptist University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wayland Baptist University a tribal college?
No. Wayland Baptist University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wayland Baptist University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Wayland Baptist University reports 28.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.