Admission & test scores

Baylor University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1200–1400 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 29. Baylor University admits 51% of applicants — moderately selective. 91% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1200–1400middle half of admits
ACT midpoint29admitted students
Acceptance rate51%moderately selective
First-year retention91%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1200
Average
1329
75th percentile
1400

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1200 and a quarter above 1400. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 14,785.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Westmont College Santa Barbara, California 1328 29 77% $53,584
Knox College Galesburg, Illinois 1326 28 71% $57,903
University of Dayton Dayton, Ohio 1335 26 65% $49,140
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, Maryland 1323 28 72% $13,256
Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington 1335 29 82% $55,480
Seton Hall University South Orange, New Jersey 1322 29 73% $53,170

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Baylor University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Baylor University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1400 on the SAT, with an average of 1329. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Baylor University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 29.
How hard is it to get into Baylor University?
Baylor University admits 51% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 91% return for a second year.
Does Baylor University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.