Wayland Baptist University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Plainview, TX
2.5 2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in Texas

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,809

Location Plainview, Texas
Website wbu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist

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

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.

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Ratings

Wayland Baptist University is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

GPA 3.14

Acceptance Rate

56%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 32%
Application Fee $35

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$23,782

Costs for Wayland Baptist University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$23,782
Books and Supplies		$840
Other Fees		$1,728
Room and Board		$9,654
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,860
Total One Year Cost		$39,864

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Student 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 majors at Wayland Baptist University are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Human Services. 40% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 35% in Business, and 7% in Human Services.