Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
3,543
Students
13,894
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
642/652
Acceptance Rate
Small town
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Wayland Baptist University is a Comprehensive institution located in Plainview, TX, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1900 West 7th Street
CMB 1294
Plainview, TX 79072
United States
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
Director of Student Admissions
Email: admityou@wbu.edu
Phone: 806-291-3500
Fax: 806-291-1973
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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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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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Technology/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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| Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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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 |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Government And Politics |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Missionary Studies And Missiology |
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| Religious Education |
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| Religious/sacred Music |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Musical Theater |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
652
Applied
642
Accepted
3,543
Enrolled
Female Admissions
265
Females Applied
261
Females Accepted
98%
Male Admissions
387
Males Applied
381
Males Accepted
98%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.33
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 493 | 438 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 501 | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 17 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
18,780
Fees
1,290
Full-time student fees
7,864
Room & board
3,196
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
13,894
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,350
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,401
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,245
Avg. Loan Aid
5,344
Avg. Grant Aid
10,622
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,543
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
30%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 31.73% |
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| Black or African American | 17.85% |
| White or Caucasian | 37.38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.84% |
| Asian | 2.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.93% |
| Two or more races | 4.36% |
| Other | 3.55% |
Gender
Male (49.65%)
Female (50.35%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 52% |
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
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
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
security lighting, campus police department
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Golf | No | |
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| Soccer | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | |
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Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Soccer | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
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| Wrestling | No | |
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Faculty
554
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 141
Part-time - 413
Male - 338
Female - 216