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Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

2,978
Wayland Baptist University overview
Location Plainview, Texas
Online wbu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Wayland Baptist University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Plainview, Texas, approximately 45 miles north of Lubbock in the Texas Panhandle, Wayland Baptist University is a private Baptist institution established in 1908. The main campus occupies 80 acres featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings in a traditional collegiate setting, with most academic facilities centered around a quad-style layout. As the oldest university in continuous operation on the High Plains of Texas, Wayland Baptist maintains its religious affiliation while offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines, with notable strengths in education, business, and religious studies. The university accommodates both residential and commuter students, with several dormitory options available on campus, and competes in the NAIA Sooner Athletic Conference, where its track and field program has earned particular recognition with multiple national championships.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Wayland Baptist University is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Wayland Baptist University overview
SAT 900/1090
ACT 16/23
GPA 3.14

Applications Accepted

69.7% 
Wayland Baptist University overview
Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$20,942
Costs for Wayland Baptist University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,426
Room and Board $8,660
Budget for Other Expenses$4,250
Total One Year Cost$36,278

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Wayland Baptist University students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 40%
Business 35%
Human Services 7%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 5%
Education 4%

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Last updated February 24, 2024