Wayland Baptist University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,728

3.75% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,222

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

54.1%

1,974 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,861

58.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.2%

52 Graduates

About

Wayland Baptist University is a higher education institution located in Hale County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wayland Baptist University were General Business Administration & Management (196 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (92 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (72 degrees).

In 2023, 926 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wayland Baptist University. 51.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (332 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (295 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wayland Baptist University is $21,728, which is $−2,847 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wayland Baptist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,313 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wayland Baptist University is $21,728, which is $2,847 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,222.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending Wayland Baptist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,728

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wayland Baptist University was $21,728. The cost of tuition at Wayland Baptist University is $−2,847 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wayland Baptist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,222

2023 Value

10.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wayland Baptist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,222. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wayland Baptist University grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wayland Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,180

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wayland Baptist University was of $10,180 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.35% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wayland Baptist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Wayland Baptist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.61% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wayland Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wayland Baptist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1313 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wayland Baptist University received 1,974 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 50.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,974 applicants, 1,067 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,861 students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University in 2023. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wayland Baptist University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,067

Accepted Out of 1,974

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wayland Baptist University was 54.1% (1,067 admissions from 1,974 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 50.6%, while admissions grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wayland Baptist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

32%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

32% of enrolled first-time students at Wayland Baptist University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wayland Baptist University had a total enrollment of 2,861 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wayland Baptist University is 1,661 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,200. This means that 58.1% of students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wayland Baptist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.5% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Black or African American, 3.25% Asian, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.909% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.6%) and White Female (15.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.2%), followed by White Female (16.9%) and White Male (14.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wayland Baptist University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,861 students. The full-time enrollment at Wayland Baptist University is 1,661 and the part-time enrollment is 1,200. This means that 58.1% of students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wayland Baptist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

48%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wayland Baptist University was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Wayland Baptist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wayland Baptist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
902 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
880 enrolled students
Black or African American
530 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wayland Baptist University is 31.5% White, 30.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Black or African American, 3.25% Asian, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.909% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 189 students (6.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 32 more women than men received degrees from Wayland Baptist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wayland Baptist University is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (295 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wayland Baptist University is General Business Administration & Management (196 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (92 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (72 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wayland Baptist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (34 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (89 degrees), and Protective Services (98 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wayland Baptist University are Accountants & auditors (1,022,298 people), Other managers (791,234 people), Financial managers (525,162 people), Chief executives & legislators (408,243 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (267,284 people).

The most specialized majors at Wayland Baptist University in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (34 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (89 degrees), Protective Services (98 degrees), Business (345 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (142 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wayland Baptist University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Skincare specialists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Wayland Baptist University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (34 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (89 degrees), Protective Services (98 degrees), Business (345 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (142 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wayland Baptist University are Elementary & secondary schools (695,674 people), Computer Systems Design (528,780 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (513,538 people), Banking & related activities (496,508 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (427,295 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wayland Baptist University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
196 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
92 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wayland Baptist University was General Business Administration & Management with 196 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wayland Baptist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

447

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

479

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 447 degrees were awarded to men at Wayland Baptist University, which is 0.933 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (479).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wayland Baptist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Wayland Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.975 times less than the 160 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 160 degrees were awarded to men at Wayland Baptist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.03 times more than the 156 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Wayland Baptist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (34.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wayland Baptist University is Female and White (34.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.69% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
332 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
295 degrees awarded
Black or African American
160 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wayland Baptist University is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (295 degrees).

2.92% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
176 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
160 degrees awarded
White Female
156 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wayland Baptist University is white male (176 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (160 degrees).

Operations

Wayland Baptist University has an endowment valued at nearly $115M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 33.8M (29.5%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Wayland Baptist University had a total salary expenditure of 52.4M. Wayland Baptist University employs 49 Professors, 21 Assistant professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Wayland Baptist University are Male Professor (34), Female Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wayland Baptist University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Management, with 66 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

Endowment

$115M

2023 Endowment

23.7%

growth from 2022

Wayland Baptist University has an endowment valued at about $115M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wayland Baptist University grew 23.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $64.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wayland Baptist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2023 Salaries

2.42%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Wayland Baptist University paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($52.4M) and a 2.42% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.05% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.95% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.86M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wayland Baptist University paid a total of $5.86M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

119 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wayland Baptist University were Professor with 49 employees, Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wayland Baptist University were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, Management with 66 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wayland Baptist University was Male Professor with 34 employees, Female Professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wayland Baptist University.

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