Wayland Baptist University Admission Requirements
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Wayland Baptist University Admission Overview
Wayland Baptist University admission requirements are competitive. Last year Wayland Baptist University admitted 56% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (B). Wayland Baptist University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wayland Baptist University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.
Wayland Baptist University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for Wayland Baptist University
Acceptance Rate
The Wayland Baptist University acceptance rate is 56%. Last year, 1,085 of 1,939 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in Texas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Wayland Baptist University and can you get accepted?
Wayland Baptist University is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Wayland Baptist University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wayland Baptist University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.14Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.14
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Wayland Baptist University typically have around a 3.14 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Wayland Baptist University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.
The school ranks #60 in Texas for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Wayland Baptist University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers from the last year SAT scores were reported. The maximum score is 1600.
900-1090Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores, from the last year SAT scores were reported.
53%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 450
- Math 450
- Composite 900
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 540
- Composite 1090
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Wayland Baptist University typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 900–1090) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. Wayland Baptist University ranks #53 in the state of Texas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 900 to 1090
View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.
SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wayland Baptist University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers in the last year ACT scores were reported. The scale tops out at 36.
16-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT, from the last year ACT scores were reported.
60%25th Percentile Scores
- English 14
- Math 16
- Composite 16
75th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 23
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Wayland Baptist University typically have around a 19 ACT (mid-50 16–23) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 44th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wayland Baptist University places #56 among colleges in Texas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 23
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 19.0 ACT score range.
ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wayland Baptist University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Wayland Baptist University is $35.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Wayland Baptist University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 56% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.14 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Students applying to Wayland Baptist University often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229780.
GPA calculator: Wayland Baptist University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026