At a glance
Average net price
$20,590
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
19.3%
Admission rate
56%
Undergrad size
2,041
In-state tuition
$23,782
Out-of-state tuition
$23,782
Cost of attendance
$36,323
Median earnings (10y)
$51,838
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 44.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (38%), social sciences (22%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM4%
- Health4%
- Business38%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences22%
- Trades & services15%
- Business37.5%~765 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts13.4%~274 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~244 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education11.8%~240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~189 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.6%~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology1.1%~22 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English0.7%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Military tech0.4%~7 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.4%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.2%~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 446 | $49,879 | $28,022 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 245 | $42,929 | $24,258 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 214 | $58,081 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 130 | $55,876 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 113 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 97 | — | $27,258 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 74 | $35,125 | $31,694 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 73 | $32,589 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 44 | $55,393 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 42 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $44,990 |
| Human Services, General. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 16 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| History. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wayland Baptist University
Wayland Baptist University is a mid-sized institution located in Plainview, Texas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,041 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wayland Baptist University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,590 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $23,782 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $36,323 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 19.3%, a below-average completion outcome. 44.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,838 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wayland Baptist University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (38% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Wayland Baptist University accepts 56% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Plainview, Texas (town), Wayland Baptist University draws students from across Texas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wayland Baptist University
Q.How much does Wayland Baptist University cost?
The average net price at Wayland Baptist University is $20,590 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $36,323.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University has a 6-year graduation rate of 19.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University admits 56% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Wayland Baptist University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wayland Baptist University graduate earns $51,838 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wayland Baptist University?
Published tuition is $23,782 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wayland Baptist University located?
Wayland Baptist University is located in Plainview, Texas (ZIP 79072).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wayland Baptist University at their official website.