Baylor University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
15.2K

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio

BU's mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas and affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, BU is both the state's oldest institution of higher learning and the world's largest Baptist university. Established to be a servant of the church and of society, BU seeks to fulfill its calling through excellence in teaching and research, in scholarship and publication, and in service to the community, both local and global. The vision of its founders and the ongoing commitment of generations of students and scholars are reflected in the motto inscribed on the Baylor seal

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Overview

Founded	1845
Full-Time Undergraduate	15,213
Programs	182 Programs
Courses	2,046 Courses
Transfer Agreements	17 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	12 incoming Equivalencies 7,612 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$54,844
Out-of-State Tuition	$54,844

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

There are many ways to make a Baylor education fit your family's budget. Very few students pay the full tuition "sticker price" and are able to fund their education through various scholarships, financial aid, loans and payment plans. Our financial aid counselors will help you explore these options.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Spring 2024	November 15
Fall 2024	June 1
Summer 2024	May 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Some majors have specific academic requirements, however, a 2.75 GPA is the minimum we will consider for admission.
Official Transcripts:

Your official final high school transcript and official transcripts from each college attended reporting all classes attempted for each semester enrolled.
SAT Scores:

Baylor University will be test optional through the entering class of Fall 2025.
Application Fee:

There is no application fee.
Other Requirements:

You must be eligible to return to any college or university you have previously attended.
Apply Here:

https://admissions.web.baylor.edu/apply-transfer-student

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

To receive credit, courses must come from a regionally accredited school, a student must earn a C or higher, and Baylor must have an equivalent course. Credit will be given for these courses, but it will not apply to the Baylor GPA.
Credits (Min/Max):

Plan to transfer no later than the end of your sophomore year. In order to receive a Baylor degree, at least 60 hours must be earned in residence at Baylor, including the last 30.

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