Baylor University Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

The tuition cost of UG and PG programs is between INR 33L and INR 46L. Along with the tuition fee, students must submit room expenses, book and supply costs, transportation, meal costs, and more. The estimated living expenses at Baylor University are given below:

(USD 1=INR 83.29 as of 22 May 2024)

International undergraduate applicants do not need to pay any application fee for Baylor. Graduate applicants need to pay a non-refundable application fee as per their chosen course. For a majority of graduate courses, the university charges USD 50 (INR 4K).

To gain admission to Baylor University, international students must follow the steps outlined below:
Step 1: Select a program: International students can select from 120 undergraduate programs, approximately 80 postgraduate programs, and more than 45 PhD programs and review their eligibility requirements.
Step 2: Fill out the application form: International students can apply through the University application portal. Before the Baylor University admissions deadline, submit all required documents such as academic scores, letters of reference, essays, standardized test scores, English language scores, and more.
Step 3: Pay the application fees: The Baylor University application fee for international students is USD 50 (INR 4000). (USD 1 = INR 83.27 on May 22, 2024)
Step 4: Wait for a response: The university will review the application and send the offer letter for the program.

Baylor University requires a minimum of 6.5 scores in IELTS for UG and PG programs. Along with that, students must submit TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo scores. The English language requirements for UG and PG programs are given below:

Undergraduate applicants who have applied by the Early Decision 1 deadline, will receive decisions within a few weeks. Early Decision 2 students who complete their application files by this date will be notified of their admissions status by the first week of March. Regular admission students will receive their admissions status by mid-April. Graduate applicants need to check with the respective department for decision dates as each department has a different timeline for reviewing applications and making admission decisions.

Baylor University is known for its competitive learning and research environment. So, it does not come as a surprise that it has an acceptance rate of 45%. The admissions team considers a student’s academic history, test scores, and GPA. However, these are only a part of the review process and the team also reviews the recommended items such as essays/SOPs, LORs, and resumes. The university searches for students who:

• Are excited and motivated about intellectual activity
• Want to be part of a community that values faith and personal calling
• Have challenged themselves academically and embraced opportunities outside the classroom
• Recognize that life, learning, and service go hand-in-hand beyond the four years of college

Overall, the university looks for students who can gain the most from a Baylor experience.

The university offers various scholarships to international students. The scholarships are based on merit, academic excellence, and financial need. 

Academic Scholarships: Academic scholarships are automatically awarded to students based on their academic performance in high school. Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to renew these scholarships. The value of the scholarship ranges from USD 1,000 (INR 83K) to a full tuition fee waiver. The scholarships offered under academic scholarships are as follows:

• President’s Scholarship
• Provost’s Scholarship
• Deans’ Scholarship
• Founders’ Scholarship
• Independence Scholarship

Study Abroad Scholarships: These are offered to international students enrolled in a full-time programme at the university. Applications for Study Abroad Scholarships are reviewed based on the merit and financial need of students. The value of the scholarship varies from one programme to another.

The minimum requirements to study MBA at Baylor University are given below:

• Official semester-by-semester mark sheets (preferred) or consolidated mark sheets from all post-secondary institutions attended
• Official Diploma (s)/degree certificate (s)
• Official GRE/GMAT test scores
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Reference letters (LORs)
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) or essay
• Course-specific supplements
• Passport copy
• Financial documents