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Wayland Baptist University Healthcare Programs

Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Plainview, TX. A Remote Town offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Wayland Baptist University?

Contact details for Wayland Baptist University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1900 W. 7th Street, Plainview, TX 79072
Phone:	8062911000
Website:	www.wbu.edu/
Admissions:	www.wbu.edu/college-admission/
Financial Aid:	www.wbu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Wayland Baptist University?

You can apply to Wayland Baptist University online at: https://apply.wbu.edu/

Wayland Baptist University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Wayland Baptist University

Here’s what Wayland Baptist University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Wayland Baptist University?

Wayland Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 56%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Wayland Baptist University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	993	589	59%
Women	932	494	53%

Can I Afford Wayland Baptist University?

The average net price after aid at Wayland Baptist University is $20,540. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$22,054
In-State Fees	$1,728
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,054
Out-of-State Fees	$1,728
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$23,782
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$23,782

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 11% of students at Wayland Baptist University receive some form of financial aid (248 students).

Nearly 67% of students at Wayland Baptist University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,280 per student.

46% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,163.

Student Loan Debt

50% of Wayland Baptist University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,214 per year.

Wayland Baptist University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 940 students enrolled at Wayland Baptist University. Wayland Baptist University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,090 undergraduate students at Wayland Baptist University, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wayland Baptist University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	48
Black or African American	382
Hispanic	591
White	604
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	54
Two or More Races	71
Non-Resident	58

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Wayland Baptist University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	314
New Mexico	11
Arizona	3
Alaska	2
Hawaii	2

Additionally, approximately 2.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Wayland Baptist University Graduate Student Diversity

699 of Wayland Baptist University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Wayland Baptist University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wayland Baptist University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	17
Black or African American	118
Hispanic	140
White	176
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	22
Two or More Races	24
Non-Resident	102

Online Learning at Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

889 undergraduate students at Wayland Baptist University took at least one online class — of those, 651 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 129 students took at least one online class and 459 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Wayland Baptist University

These healthcare majors are available at Wayland Baptist University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	15	—	—	17
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	—	2	—	2
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	2	—	—	2
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Wayland Baptist University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.