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Overview
Baylor University is a University institution located in Waco, TX, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 97056
Waco, TX 76798
United States
Waco, TX 76798
United States
Contact
Ms. Jessica King Gereghty
Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@baylor.edu
Phone: 254-710-3435
Fax: 254-710-3436
Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@baylor.edu
Phone: 254-710-3435
Fax: 254-710-3436
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
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Italian Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Slavic Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Bioinformatics |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business Statistics |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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Fashion Merchandising |
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Finance, General |
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Financial Planning And Services |
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Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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Insurance |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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Management Information Systems, General |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Real Estate |
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Sales, Distribution, And Marketing Operations, General |
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Specialized Merchandising, Sales, And Marketing Operations, Other |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication, General |
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Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Journalism |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Information Technology |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Art Teacher Education |
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Biology Teacher Education |
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Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education |
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Chemistry Teacher Education |
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Computer Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Education, General |
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Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech Or Language Impairments |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education |
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Foreign Language Teacher Education |
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Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Reading Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Social Science Teacher Education |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering, General |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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Writing, General |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General |
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Human Development And Family Studies, General |
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Human Nutrition |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics |
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Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Arabic Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training/trainer |
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Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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Communication Sciences And Disorders, General |
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Environmental Health |
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Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Pre-nursing Studies |
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Public Health Education And Promotion |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Pre-law Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics, General |
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Statistics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy |
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Astrophysics |
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Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Geophysics And Seismology |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Administration |
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Social Work |
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Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Science Technologies/technicians, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
Religious/sacred Music |
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Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew |
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Aviation/airway Management And Operations |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Acting |
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Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fashion/apparel Design |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Interior Design |
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Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Music Pedagogy |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
34,582
Applied
15,676
Accepted
14,108
Enrolled
Female Admissions
21,638
Females Applied
8,974
Females Accepted
41%
Male Admissions
12,944
Males Applied
6,702
Males Accepted
52%
Applying
0
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | February 1st | April 10th | |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | January 15th | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 641 | 600 | 680 | |
SAT Math | 652 | 600 | 700 | |
ACT Composite | 29 | 26 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
44,544
Private
Fees
4,702
Full-time student fees
13,274
Room & board
7,200
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
32,093
Avg. Financial Aid Package
31,871
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,587
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,300
Avg. Loan Aid
16,890
Avg. Grant Aid
26,384
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
66%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
14,108
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
33%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 15.72% |
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Black or African American | 5.55% |
White or Caucasian | 61.95% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.37% |
Asian | 7.18% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
Two or more races | 4.73% |
Other | 0.5% |
Gender
Male (40.48%)
Female (59.52%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 35% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Diadeloso (Student Day of Fun), Homecoming and All-University Sing
Diadeloso (Student Day of Fun), Homecoming and All-University Sing
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | No |
Fencing | No | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 1A | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Gymnastics | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | No | No | |
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | |
Crew | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | Division 1 | |
Fencing | No | No | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | ||
Gymnastics | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rowing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | No | No | |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
Water Polo | No | No |
Faculty
1,431
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,134
Part-time - 297
Male - 756
Female - 675
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