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Taylor University

#451 in US ranking Upland, IN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$56,342
Tuition & fees
$41,350
Avg. aid
$26,720
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
74%
SAT range
1070–1330
ACT range
24–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Median salary
$44,524
1 yr after graduation

What does Taylor University offer in terms of athletics?

Taylor's varsity teams compete as the Trojans in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Crossroads League. Varsity opportunities include sports such as basketball, soccer, cross-country, track and field, and volleyball, with other teams depending on the sport and season.

Varsity competition is distinct from student-run clubs, intramural leagues, and recreational activity. A student who wants to play a particular sport should check Taylor's current team roster and recruiting process; the presence of a sport in a broad campus-activity listing does not establish that it is a varsity team. Students seeking participation without a varsity commitment can also explore club and recreation options.

What student groups and Associations are available at Taylor University?

Taylor students can join organizations centered on service, faith, the arts, academic interests, and recreation. Examples reported in campus listings include Taylor Student Organization, Gospel Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and a soccer club.

These groups offer different kinds of participation: student representation, performance, shared interests, or organized activities outside class. Club names and activity levels can change from year to year, so the current student-organization directory is more useful than an older list when deciding whether a specific group is active.

Who studies at Taylor University?

Taylor enrolls about 2,548 students across its programs. Its student body draws substantially from outside Indiana: in reported geographic data, 44% of students were Indiana residents, 51% came from other U.S. states, and 5% came from other countries.

Recent enrollment reporting identified 574 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 50 transfer-in students. These figures describe different entering groups, not the full student body. The geographic mix suggests that many students move to Upland for college; it does not establish any one student's experience of belonging or campus culture.

How does student life look like at Taylor University?

Taylor is a predominantly residential campus with a Christian institutional identity, regular opportunities for shared worship, and student programming alongside classes. About 95% of students in the reported housing measure lived on campus, while roughly 5% commuted. That balance can make evening and weekend campus activities especially relevant to everyday life.

Student media, theater, choral activities, recreation, and campus events offer ways to participate beyond coursework. Taylor also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Prospective students should consider whether the university's religious expectations, rural setting, and residential routine fit the kind of college experience they want.

What libraries are available to students at Taylor University?

Zondervan Library is Taylor's main campus library. It supports coursework and research through study space and access to academic materials, including electronic resources students can use for assignments and projects.

Students needing a specialized source should ask library staff about research assistance, database access, and options for obtaining materials beyond the local collection. Reported library information indicates that some study areas are available around the clock, but students should check current building and service hours rather than assume every library desk or space operates 24 hours a day.

Taylor University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2548

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

661

Total staff

138 full time, 84 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Taylor University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,503
Graduate: 45

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,021
Part-time: 527

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 356
Men: 305

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 96
Black or African American: 47
White: 1,856
American Indian or Alaska Native: 3
Asian: 64
Two or more races: 77
Unknown: 38

Taylor University Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothMen

Cheerleading

Both–Men

Cross-country running

Both–Men

Equestrian sports

Both––

Football

MenBothMen

Golf

BothBothMen

Lacrosse

Both–Men

Rugby

Both––

Soccer

Both–Both

Softball

WomenBoth–

Tennis

BothBothMen

Track and field

Both–Men

Ultimate Frisbee

BothBothWomen

Volleyball

BothBoth–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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