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Wayland Baptist University

#1430 in US ranking Plainview, TX
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$38,355
Tuition & fees
$23,902
Avg. aid
$11,280
Receiving aid
95%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
56%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
19%
Median salary
$46,191
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Wayland Baptist University?

Homecoming is a recurring part of Wayland Baptist University's Plainview campus calendar, bringing alumni and current students together around university activities and athletics. Flying Queens basketball also connects present-day campus sports with a longstanding name in the university's history.

Choral performances, other arts events and commencement provide additional occasions for students and families to gather. The particular schedule and location can change from year to year, and a university-wide tradition should not be taken to mean that every instructional site holds the same event. Students comparing campus experiences should use the calendar for their intended location and term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Wayland Baptist University?

Wayland Baptist University offers residential and dining arrangements associated with its Plainview campus. Students attending online or at another instructional location should not assume that university-operated housing is available where they study.

Prospective Plainview residents should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, residence options and contract dates before relying on a room. Availability and assignment are separate questions: the existence of campus housing does not guarantee a preferred building or placement. Meal-plan requirements and dining access can depend on a student's housing arrangement, so commuters and residents should compare the options that apply to them.

For cost planning, the reported room-and-board figure is an annual estimate, not a quote for every room and meal plan. Students arranging their own housing should budget separately for rent, utilities, food and transportation rather than treating the campus figure as an off-campus price.

Wayland Baptist University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Wayland Baptist University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
26%

Wayland Baptist University Library Services and Resources

Number of libraries on campus

0

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Wayland Baptist University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Wayland Baptist University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 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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