- Acceptance rate: 56% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $20,222 a year (2022–23)
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Wayland Baptist University reported an acceptance rate of 56% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Wayland Baptist University reviews each application.
Wayland Baptist University GPA requirements
Wayland Baptist University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wayland Baptist University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Wayland Baptist University acceptance rate
Wayland Baptist University admitted 1,085 of 1,939 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 56%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wayland Baptist University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Plainview, Texas, with 2,087 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Wayland Baptist University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Wayland Baptist University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Wayland Baptist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,222 a year at Wayland Baptist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Wayland Baptist University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Wayland Baptist University admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Wayland Baptist University?
A lot: Wayland Baptist University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Wayland Baptist University look for?
Wayland Baptist University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Wayland Baptist University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Wayland Baptist University admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Wayland Baptist University test optional?
No, it's test blind: Wayland Baptist University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What percent of applicants does Wayland Baptist University accept?
Wayland Baptist University's acceptance rate was 56% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,085 of 1,939 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Wayland Baptist University?
No. Wayland Baptist University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Wayland Baptist University if a parent went there?
No. Wayland Baptist University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Wayland Baptist University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,222 a year at Wayland Baptist University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Wayland Baptist University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Wayland Baptist University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Wayland Baptist University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wayland Baptist UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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