What division is Baylor?

Baylor competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big 12.

What GPA do you need for Baylor?

The average GPA at Baylor is 3.6. This is a highly selective academic program.

Baylor has an enrollment of approximately 14,785 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Baylor?

Baylor has an acceptance rate of 51%.

How do I get recruited to play at Baylor?

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Baylor

Waco, TXFBSBig 12

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

14,785

Enrollment

3.6

Avg GPA

51%

Acceptance

80%

Graduation

91%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Baylor is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big 12, located in Waco, TX. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Baylor, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.6

Graduation

80%

Acceptance

51%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Avg SAT

1,313

Retention

91%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$56,532

Coaching Staff563 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Baylor Athletics

Baylor is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Waco, TX, competing in the Big 12. With an enrollment of 14,785 students, Baylor offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Baylor with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Baylor is 3.6. The school maintains a 80% graduation rate.

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