Baylor University
United States of America
Founded in 1845, Baylor University is the oldest continually operating university in Texas, as well as the largest Baptist institution of higher learning in the world. It’s a vast private research university based in metro Waco on a 1,000 acre campus on the Brazos River, Baylor.
The university comprises of 11 schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; School of Social Work; George W. Truett Theological Seminary; Graduate School; School of Business; Honors College; Law School; School of Nursing; School of Music; College of Health and Human Sciences; School of Education and School of Engineering and computer Science. It offers 142 baccalaureate programs though nearly 1/4th choose business, marketing and management. Over 5,000 courses are offered by The College of Arts and Sciences alone. The university follows a semester based academic calendar.
Baylor University has a student population of more than 16,000 of which over 14,000 is the undergraduate population. The university has a student to faculty ratio of 15:1 and the acceptance rate of 44%. More than 90% of the students at Baylor receive financial aid or scholarships.
Notable Alumni: Crystal Bernard (Singer, songwriter), Jess Cagle (Editor of People Magazine), Deb McGee Carson (Award-winning national sports anchor for Fox Sports Radio), Jerry Clements (Named one of the "50 Most Influential Women in Law" in America by the National Law Journal)
American Studies is the study of a variety of American subjects, including communications, history, literature, museum studies, political science and religion. This major prepares students for the world of practical affairs with a goal of exposing them to the intellectual and cultural development of the nation.
Application fee, Official high school transcript, Standardized test scores: Official SAT 1 Critical Reading score of 480, new SAT reading score of 26, or ACT English score of 20, Official IELTS score of 6.0, Official TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 76 (on the internet-based test), Official PTE score of 51,2 letters of recommendation, R sum , ZeeMee Profile
Teaching, journalism, publishing, law, broadcasting and librarianship.
1st Nov
The Anthropology major is a holistic study examining the entirety of the human condition. The major includes the study of biology, society, culture and language. Students learn about these topics through classroom lectures, seminars and hands-on field and laboratory research
Application fee, Official high school transcript, Standardized test scores: Official SAT 1 Critical Reading score of 480, new SAT reading score of 26, or ACT English score of 20, Official IELTS score of 6.0, Official TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 76 (on the internet-based test), Official PTE score of 51,2 letters of recommendation, R sum , ZeeMee Profile
Law, industrial relations,, teaching, journalism, criminology and marketing.
1st Nov
Communication Sciences and Disorders assesses and treats speech, language and hearing abilities and disorders. In this field, professionals seek to diagnose and treat a variety of disorders, improving communication while also improving quality of life. Baylor's major in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) emphasizes speech-language pathology and offers comprehensive education in the fundamental principles of the field.
Application fee, Official high school transcript, Standardized test scores: Official SAT 1 Critical Reading score of 480, new SAT reading score of 26, or ACT English score of 20, Official IELTS score of 6.0, Official TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 76 (on the internet-based test), Official PTE score of 51,2 letters of recommendation, R sum , ZeeMee Profile
Cost Estimator, Survey Researcher, Operations Research Analyst
1st Nov
The B.A. degree is not professional degree in geology. It may be combined with a major in environmental studies or with courses in education for teaching certification.
Application fee, Official high school transcript, Standardized test scores: Official SAT 1 Critical Reading score of 480, new SAT reading score of 26, or ACT English score of 20, Official IELTS score of 6.0, Official TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 76 (on the internet-based test), Official PTE score of 51,2 letters of recommendation, R sum , ZeeMee Profile
Environmentalconsultant, groundwater specialist, mining or marine engineer, environmental scientist, geologistor marine geologist, paleontologist, petroleum geologist, geochemist.
1st Nov
The Economics major is offered in three different degree programs, as a Bachelor of Business Administration (designated as a pre-major), a Bachelor of Arts (BA), or a Bachelor of Science (BS). Each degree program is a slightly different variation of the core curriculum based on the degree requirement differences between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Business School.
Application fee, Official high school transcript, Standardized test scores: Official SAT 1 Critical Reading score of 480, new SAT reading score of 26, or ACT English score of 20, Official IELTS score of 6.0, Official TOEFL score of 540 (on the paper-based test) or 76 (on the internet-based test), Official PTE score of 51,2 letters of recommendation, R sum , ZeeMee Profile
Actuarial analyst, Chartered accountant, Chartered certified accountant, Chartered public finance accountant, Data analyst.Economist, Financial risk analyst, Forensic accountant.
1st Nov
a) University online application
b) Official high school transcript
c) Letters of recommendation and Short answer response
d) Resume
e) Official SAT/ACT scores
f) Typical SAT scores: Math (580-670) , Critical reading (560-650), Writing (530-640), ACT (25-30)
g) Average GPA 3.63
h) TOEFL/IELTS scores if the applicant’s native language is not English
i) TOEFL: PBT-540, IBT-76, PTE- 51
j) Acceptance rate: 44% (2015)
Requirements vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific requirements.
Fees
Undergraduate: $40000
Graduate: $1650(Per semester hour)
Fees vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific fees.
Cost of Living
The annual cost of living at Baylor University is $12000 approx.
Accommodation
Yes, the university has in campus dorm facilities
Undergraduate
Application Opens: August 1
November 1: Early Action Deadline to Apply (non-binding)
November 1: Single Choice Early Action Deadline to Apply (non-binding)
February 1: Regular Admission Deadline to Apply
Graduate
Spring-December 1
Summer-May 1
Fall-February 15
Deadlines vary for each program. Please visit program page for specific deadlines.
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