Taylor University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Upland, IN
4.0 4 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,548

Location Upland, Indiana
Website taylor.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational

Best Colleges Rank

#361

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Taylor University, located in the rural town of Upland, Indiana, approximately 70 miles northeast of Indianapolis, is a private evangelical Christian liberal arts institution established in 1846. The 250-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern facilities, including its signature Rice Bell Tower and the Euler Science Complex. As a selective institution, Taylor maintains a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum with notable programs in professional writing, elementary education, and engineering, while emphasizing faith integration across all academic disciplines. Students are required to live on campus in residential halls organized around distinctive community-building practices, including mandatory chapel attendance and a unique "Life Together Covenant" that shapes campus culture. The university competes in the NAIA Crossroads League with recognized strength in track and field.

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Ratings

Taylor University is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Taylor University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1070/1330
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/31
GPA 3.87

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 32.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,490

Costs for Taylor University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$40,490
Books and Supplies		$1,238
Other Fees		$990
Room and Board		$12,029
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,690
Total One Year Cost		$57,437

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

80% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Taylor University are Business, Education, and Theology and Religious Vvocations. 13% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 9% in Theology and Religious Vvocations.