Private school in Texas with 15,100 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
57%
Women
50%
Men
66%
Total number of applicants
36,588
Women: 63%
Men: 37%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
21%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$68,208
Out-of-state
$68,208
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Optional
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 39%
ACT: 31%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,271
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
59%
Enrolled men:
41%
6-year graduation rate
78%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
89%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
4%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 7%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 16%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 65%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
14:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Big Twelve Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Big Twelve Conference
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Location
1311 S 5th St
Waco, TX 76798
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southwest
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
Baptist
HBCU
No
Contact information
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