School Summary

Wayland Baptist University


General Information:

Founded in 1908, Wayland Baptist University is seated on 80 acres located in Hale county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 840. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

1900 W. 7th Street

Plainview, TX
79072
For more information call: 806 291-1000. This school has a website at https://www.wbu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.wbu.edu/admission/steps_to_apply/default.htm


Application Fee: $35
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $9,782.00 $9,782.00
Fees $1,728.00 $1,728.00
Total $11,510.00 $11,510.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wbu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 4.44% 6%
600-699 13.33% 10%
500-599 48.89% 51%
400-499 28.89% 31%
300-399 4.44% 2%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 1.82%
24-29 16.36%
18-23 41.82%
12-17 38.18%
6-11 1.82%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 5%
11-25% 14.00%
26-50% 29.00%
Under 50% 53.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball

Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,060
Female 1,102
Total 2,162


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,362
Female 1,499
Total 2,861

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 18%
Hispanic 32%
Native American 1%
White 31%
Other 15%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 40%
At Least 25 Years Old 60%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 73%
Out Of State 27%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 23%
Live Off Campus 77%


Homecoming, Big Weekend, Pioneer Pride Week

Student Government, Wayland Singers, Baptist Student Ministries, International Choir, President's Ambassadors


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 39.0601                                           Theology/Theological Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 39.0501                                           Religious/Sacred Music
  • 38.0203                                           Christian Studies
  • 50.0509                                           Musical Theatre
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.0204                                           Molecular Biology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 43.0404                                           Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.1002                                           American Government and Politics (United States)
  • 39.0401                                           Religious Education
  • 39.0301                                           Missions/Missionary Studies
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 13.1213                                           Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods
  • 52.1404                                           Digital Marketing
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.0803                                           Banking and Financial Support Services
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1320                                           Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1309                                           Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.1099                                           Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • 29.9999                                           Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • 31.0599                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.