Program Overview

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Undergraduate Admissions

The undergraduate admissions process at Baylor University is designed to help students navigate the application and enrollment process.

Admission Criteria

• Incoming Freshman: The application process for incoming freshmen includes submitting an application, transcripts, and test scores.
  • Application Process: The application process typically begins with submitting an online application, followed by providing transcripts and test scores.
  • Test Optional Process: Baylor University offers a test-optional process for students who meet certain criteria.
  • Recommended High School Coursework: The university recommends that students complete a minimum of 16 units of high school coursework, including English, mathematics, science, and social science.
  • Home School & Private School Requirements: Students who are homeschooled or attend private school must meet additional requirements, including providing transcripts and test scores.
  • Major-Specific Admission Requirements: Some majors have additional admission requirements, such as auditions or portfolios.
• Transfer: The application process for transfer students includes submitting an application, transcripts, and test scores.
  • Application Process: The application process for transfer students typically begins with submitting an online application, followed by providing transcripts and test scores.
  • Transferring Credits: Transfer students may be able to transfer credits from previous institutions, depending on the courses completed and the institution's accreditation.
• International: The application process for international students includes submitting an application, transcripts, and test scores, as well as providing proof of English proficiency.
  • Application Process: The application process for international students typically begins with submitting an online application, followed by providing transcripts, test scores, and proof of English proficiency.

Costs & Aid

The cost of attending Baylor University includes tuition, fees, room, and board.

Scholarships & Aid

• Athletic Scholarships: Baylor University offers athletic scholarships to students who participate in intercollegiate athletics.
• Baptist Scholarships: The university offers scholarships to students who are members of the Baptist faith.
• Baylor Benefit Scholarship: The Baylor Benefit Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and academic merit.
• Carr P. Collins Scholars Program: The Carr P. Collins Scholars Program is a prestigious scholarship program that awards full-tuition scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
• Departmental Scholarships: Each department at Baylor University offers scholarships to students who are majoring in that department.
• First in Line Success Academy: The First in Line Success Academy is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance and academic support to students who are first-generation college students.
• Loans: Students may be eligible for federal and private loans to help finance their education.
• Merit-Based Scholarships: The university offers merit-based scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence.
• Need-Based Scholarships: The university offers need-based scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need.
• Outside Scholarships: Students may be eligible for outside scholarships, such as those offered by private organizations and foundations.
• Trailblazer Scholarship: The Trailblazer Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
• Work-Study: The university offers work-study programs that allow students to work part-time jobs on campus to help finance their education.

Religion Major

The Religion major at Baylor University is a combination of Biblical, historical, and theological studies.

Concentrations

• Bible: The Bible concentration focuses on the study of the Bible, including its history, literature, and interpretation.
• Theology and Ethics: The Theology and Ethics concentration focuses on the study of Christian theology and ethics, including the nature of God, humanity, and morality.
• History: The History concentration focuses on the study of the history of Christianity, including the early church, the Reformation, and modern Christianity.
• Practical Studies: The Practical Studies concentration focuses on the study of practical theology, including ministry, evangelism, and discipleship.
• World Religions: The World Religions concentration focuses on the study of world religions, including their history, beliefs, and practices.

Courses

• Law and Religion in the United States: This course explores the relationship between law and religion in the United States, including the First Amendment and its implications for religious freedom.
• Religion and Society: This course explores the relationship between religion and society, including the role of religion in shaping culture, politics, and economics.
• Functions of Ministry: This course explores the functions of ministry, including preaching, teaching, and pastoral care.
• Topics in Islam: This course explores the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam, including its relationship to Christianity and other world religions.
• History of the English Reformation: This course explores the history of the English Reformation, including the role of key figures such as Henry VIII and Thomas Cranmer.

Career Options

The Religion major at Baylor University provides students with a wide range of career options, including ministry, teaching, medicine, law, business, politics, publishing, writing, and social service.

Ministry Guidance Program

The Ministry Guidance Program is designed to help students who are called to ministry, including providing academic studies related to ministry, hands-on experience in local settings, and fellowship with other students who are also called to ministry.