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Wayland Baptist University
About 56 in 100 applicants get into Wayland Baptist University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Wayland Baptist University anchors the college town of Plainview, TX, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Southern Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $67,250 four years out. Faculty pay averages $71,988 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,041 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 44.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Wayland Baptist University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 56% who got into Wayland Baptist University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wayland Baptist University received 1,974 applications and admitted 1,067 (54.1%), with 289 enrolling.
How Wayland Baptist University compares
| Wayland Baptist University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 56% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $23,782 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,838 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Wayland Baptist University's median earnings are $51,838 — below the Texas benchmark of $54,132. Weigh that against the $23,782 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Wayland Baptist University lists tuition at $23,782 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Wayland Baptist University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $23,782 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Wayland Baptist University enrolls 2,041 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Wayland Baptist University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Wayland Baptist University students — 19.3% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Wayland Baptist University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,805 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,900 |
| Human Services, General | $48,921 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,700 |
Median earnings for these 5 Wayland Baptist University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,838 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Wayland Baptist University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University doesn't look at test scores; its 56% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Wayland Baptist University's acceptance rate?
54.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,067 admitted from 1,974 applicants.
How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?
At Wayland Baptist University, published tuition is $23,782 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wayland Baptist University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wayland Baptist University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,838 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Texas Christian University — 44.5% admitted
- Texas A&M University-College Station — 57.4% admitted
- Southwestern University — 43% admitted
- Paul Quinn College — 40.3% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.