WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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Wayland Baptist University

School Overview

Wayland Baptist University has a Southern Baptist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Plainview, TX). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1900 W 7th
Plainview, TX 79072
Main Phone: (806) 291-1000
Web Site: www.wbu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,873 (full-time equivalent) students. 95.8% of students attend full-time, while 4.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 79 male students and 111 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.6% of the student body, while females made up 58.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (14)%, Hispanic (12)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 98.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 420. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business Administration

Communications

Journalism

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological And Physical Sciences

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Religion

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Theology And Religious Vocations

School Accreditation

Wayland Baptist University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Wayland Baptist University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Sooner Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,728
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 10,858
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,728

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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