Baylor University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Baylor's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Baylor acceptance rate by year
23,459 of 44,924 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 51.3% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 44,924 | 23,459 | 52.2% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 46,946 | 24,075 | 51.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 39,735 | 20,262 | 51.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 40,753 | 18,699 | 45.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 36,588 | 20,741 | 56.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 33,680 | 23,061 | 68.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 34,582 | 15,676 | 45.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 37,083 | 14,442 | 39.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 37,083 | 14,442 | 39.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 34,636 | 13,758 | 39.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 32,136 | 14,033 | 43.7% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Baylor deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Baylor Online Application (goBAYLOR) or Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Baylor's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions By December 15
- Early action Apply by Decisions By February 1
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 10
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Baylor
Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Baylor
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Baylor weighs
From section C7 of Baylor's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- Course rigor
- Essays
Considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Demonstrated interest
Not considered
- Interview
Waitlist
Baylor waitlist
3,832 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 916 accepted it, and 19 were admitted from it (2.1% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Baylor costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Baylor's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Baylor's 52.2%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Baylor admissions
What is Baylor's acceptance rate?
Baylor admitted 23,459 of 44,924 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 52.2%. That is up from 51.3% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Baylor test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Baylor is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Baylor's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: February 1, 2027. Check Baylor's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Baylor?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1190–1370 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 47% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1370 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Does applying early decision help at Baylor?
For Fall 2025, Baylor admitted 80.0% of 566 early decision applicants, compared with 52.2% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- Baylor University Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Baylor first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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