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Wayland Baptist University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Plainview, TXπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Wayland Baptist University is a small private institution in Plainview, Texas, with about 3,000 students and a 56% acceptance rate. Business and Marketing degrees dominate, accounting for 38% of degrees awarded. The average net price after aid is $22,663 annually, though the 6-year graduation rate of 19% and first-year retention of 45% are notably low.

Acceptance rate
56.0%
Enrollment
2,978
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
19%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$20,070
family income
$30–48k
$16,344
family income
$48–75k
$19,949
family income
$75–110k
$21,542
family income
$110k+
$25,435
family income
46% receive Pell grants
50% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Wayland Baptist University graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
37.5%
Humanities
13.4%
Criminal Justice
12.0%
Education
11.8%
Public Administration
9.2%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$51,838
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,159
Completion
19%
Retention
45%
Median debt
$23,106

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wayland Baptist University?

Wayland Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 56.0%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Wayland Baptist University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $20,070 per year, rising to $25,435 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.