Overview

Wayland Baptist University is a University institution located in Plainview, TX, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1900 West 7th Street
CMB 1294
Plainview, TX  79072
United States

Contact Ms. Debbie Stennett
Director of Student Admissions
Email: admityou@wbu.edu
Phone: 806-291-3500
Fax: 806-291-1973

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Digital Marketing
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (stem) Educational Methods
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/policy
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Missions/missionary Studies
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,974

Applied

1,067

Accepted

2,162

Enrolled

Female Admissions

997

Females Applied

518

Females Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

977

Males Applied

549

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.24

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	March 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		16	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

22,054

Private

Fees

1,728

Full-time student fees

9,782

Room & board

2,830

Room only

Financial Aid

15,413

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,169

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,582

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,911

Avg. Loan Aid

9,293

Avg. Grant Aid

12,682

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69.04%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,162

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

27%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	32.11%
Black or African American	18.09%
White or Caucasian	30.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.15%
Asian	3.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	2.63%
Two or more races	2.63%
Other	6.94%

Gender

Male (49.03%)

Female (50.97%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	23%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Big Weekend and Pioneer Pride Week

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

Most popular organizations:
Student Government, Wayland Singers, Baptist Student Ministries, International Choir and President's Ambassadors

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
security lighting, campus police department

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf	No
Soccer
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Soccer
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No

Faculty

275

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 90

Part-time - 185

Male - 165

Female - 110