Program Overview

Introduction to Baylor University Programs

Baylor University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The following sections provide an overview of the university's programs, including admissions, academics, and costs.

Undergraduate Admissions

The undergraduate admissions process at Baylor University involves several steps, including:

• Application Process: The application process for incoming freshmen, transfer students, and international students.
• Test Optional Process: Information on the test-optional process for admission.
• Recommended High School Coursework: Recommended coursework for high school students applying to Baylor University.
• Home School & Private School Requirements: Requirements for home-schooled and private school students.
• Major-Specific Admission Requirements: Admission requirements for specific majors.
• Transferring Credits: Information on transferring credits from other institutions.
• Credit by Exam: Information on earning credit by exam.
• Global Scholars Program: A program for high-achieving students.
• First In Line Success Academy: A program for first-generation college students.
• Dependents of Veterans: Information on benefits for dependents of veterans.
• Accelerate Pre-College Program: A program for high school students to earn college credit.
• Verto Education: A program for students to earn college credit while studying abroad.

Academics

Baylor University offers a variety of academic programs, including:

• Health Science Studies: A pre-professional program for students interested in medical, dental, or physical therapy schools.
  • Available courses: Global Health, Epidemiology/Vital Statistics, Anatomical Kinesiology, Dimensions of Health Science Studies, Internship in Human Performance.
• Public Health: A program focused on promoting health and preventing disease.
• Medical Humanities: A program exploring the intersection of medicine and humanities.
• The university also offers programs in business, education, engineering, law, music, nursing, and social work.

Costs and Aid

The cost of attending Baylor University includes:

• Tuition and Fees: The cost of tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Scholarships and Aid: Information on scholarships, grants, and loans available to students.
  • Athletic Scholarships: Scholarships for student-athletes.
  • Baptist Scholarships: Scholarships for Baptist students.
  • Baylor Benefit Scholarship: A scholarship for students who demonstrate financial need.
  • Carr P. Collins Scholars Program: A scholarship program for high-achieving students.
  • Departmental Scholarships: Scholarships offered by individual departments.
  • First in Line Success Academy: A scholarship program for first-generation college students.
  • Loans: Information on loan options for students.
  • Merit-Based Scholarships: Scholarships awarded based on academic merit.
  • Need-Based Scholarships: Scholarships awarded based on financial need.
  • Outside Scholarships: Scholarships available from external sources.
  • Trailblazer Scholarship: A scholarship for students who demonstrate leadership and community service.
  • Work-Study: A program allowing students to work on campus to earn money for tuition and expenses.

Research Areas

Baylor University has a strong research program, with faculty and students conducting research in a variety of areas, including:

• Health Sciences: Research on health and wellness, including medical, dental, and physical therapy.
• Business and Economics: Research on business, economics, and entrepreneurship.
• Education: Research on education, including teacher preparation and educational leadership.
• Engineering: Research on engineering, including mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering.
• Law: Research on law, including constitutional law, intellectual property law, and international law.
• Music: Research on music, including music theory, music history, and music performance.
• Nursing: Research on nursing, including healthcare, nursing education, and nursing practice.
• Social Work: Research on social work, including social welfare, social policy, and social justice.