Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University ranking is #105-115 in 2025 in the edition of Best Colleges in Regional Universities West, as per a top-ranking publisher. Additionally, students can study in highly personalized classrooms, averaging 16 students. The classes are given by expert faculty, of whom more than 80% have attained the highest degree in their field. Also, the cost of attending Wayland Baptist is among the lowest of any fully accredited, private, senior university in the U.S. The university offers 65+ degree options for students. Also, it has an exceptional placement rate. 92% of the students are in graduate school or employed one year after graduation.

Wayland Baptist University competes in the NAIA Division I as a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference and the Central States Football League. Additionally, the university offers intramural sports. A few of the intercollegiate teams of men and women are:

• Track and field
• Cross-country
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Diving Golf

Wayland Baptist University acceptance rate is around 54%. This means that this university is selective at the time of admission. So, to take admission to this university, the applicants must have a good academic background. Also, they must meet the entry requirements. For admission to UG courses, the applicants must have completed High School. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, the applicants should have a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, an English language proficiency score has to be submitted.

Wayland Baptist University is a private Baptist University in Texas. It is the oldest higher education institute in continuous existence on the High Plains of Texas. Moreover, WBU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Master's, Baccalaureate, and Doctoral degrees. There are around 4,000 students on the campus.

Here are some of the famous personalities who have studied at Wayland Baptist:

Names

Designation

Marshall Nelson

Basketball Player

Allison Black

U.S. Air Force Officer

Devon Morris

Former Track and Field player for WBU

Matt Brown

A Football and a Track & Field Coach

Lometa Odom

Women's Basketball player

Michael Fortney

Retired Major General in the U.S. Air Force

Barry Loudermilk

U.S. Congressman for Georgia's 11th Congressional District

As per Payscale.com, WBU University's graduates have an average salary of USD 79,000 per year (Around INR 67.5 lakh). The average salaries as per the job titles are given below:

Job Title

Average Salary

Operations Manager

USD 68,896

Project Manager, IT

USD 104,000

Human Resources (HR) Director

USD 72,865

Information Security Officer

USD 106,500

Cyber Security Analyst

USD 75,500

Note: The above details are expected to change.

Wayland Baptist University students are eligible to work up to 20 hours per week and earn USD 2.75 per hour (Around INR 236). Students should have a social security number before starting the work. A few of the<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/10-popular-part-time-campus-jobs-for-students-in-the-us-articlepage-54"> part-time jobs in the U.S. </a>that students can opt for are Tour Guide, Barista, Teaching Assistant, Campus Tech Support, Academic Department Assistant, etc.

WBU application fee is USD 35. This is equivalent to around INR 3,000. To submit the application to this university, the applicants can apply online only (by accessing the university's direct link). A few of the documents required to apply are:

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Wayland Baptist University accepts IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo from UG applicants. Whereas, from PG applicants, this university accepts Duolingo / IELTS / TOEFL. The minimum scores required by international students for admission are:

Tests

Minimum Score

TOEFL

61

IELTS

6.0

Duolingo

100

PTE

50

Wayland Baptist University accepts SAT / ACT scores. The average SAT score recommended to take admission is 1040, whereas the ACT score can range between 16-21. Apart from this, international students are also required to submit the following application materials:

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After being admitted to the WBU Campus, the DSO of the university will email an i-20 document to the applicant along with additional instructions to get the visa from a U.S. Embassy. During the Visa appointment, students are expected to pay a SEVP fee of USD 350 and a visa application fee.

The Alumni Scholarships of Wayland Baptist University are available to students who have been referred to this university by an alumni (siblings, parents, and grandparents). This scholarship is known by the name Alumni Loyalty Scholarship. Details of this scholarship are:

• Students must be full-time, seeking to attend UG courses of this university
• Students must have a GPA of 2.5

Eligible applicants must submit the WBU scholarship application.  

Wayland Baptist University Terra Scholarship is applicable for international Business students. It was established by Aubrey and Johnny Terra as a way to express their gratitude to God and to Wayland for their experiences. The scholarship assists the students with the tuition fee.

WBU tuition fees range between INR 14 L – INR 22 L. The course-wise tuition fee is given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/wayland-baptist-university/courses/ms-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MS</a> (3 courses)

INR 14 L - 22 LGet Fee Details

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/wayland-baptist-university/courses/mba-pgdm-bc?scrollToBipTuples">MBA/PGDM</a> (3 courses)

INR 14 L - 22 LGet Fee Details

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/wayland-baptist-university/courses/be-btech-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BE / B.Tech</a> (1 course)

INR 19 LGet Fee Details

BSc (4 courses)

INR 19 LGet Fee Details

<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/wayland-baptist-university/courses/bba-bc?scrollToBipTuples">BBA</a> (1 course)

INR 19 LGet Fee Details

Living Expenses: The living expenses for international students is estimated to be around USD 9,376 (Around INR 8 L) for the academic year 2024-25. Additionally, students have to pay the transportation and other expenses too.

Wayland Baptist University offers degrees at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. The university offers more than 65 courses. Out of this, 40+ majors are offered at the UG level and around 14 Master's degrees are offered. Study areas available are:

PG

• Business Analytics
• Criminal Justice
• English
• Nursing
• Information Technology

UG

• Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Digital Marketing
• History
• Psychology
• Sociology

At the UG level, some of the popular majors offered by WBU are:

• General Studies and Humanities
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Education
• Public Administration and Social Service Professions
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

Yes, the <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/wayland-baptist-university/ms-in-information-technology">WBU University MS in Information Technology course</a> is regionally accredited by the policies of SACSCOC requirements. This course is a comprehensive graduate course tailored to pass on the essential skills for managing and safeguarding data in today's rapidly changing IT landscape. This course focuses on cultivating expertise in both the Management and Security of information. Two specializations are offered of this courses: Cybersecurity and Management Information Systems. The duration of this course is one year. A unique feature of this course is the integration of CompTIA cybersecurity certifications, thereby, enhancing the value of the degree and appeal in the competitive job market.

Wayland Baptist University has 11 campuses in total. The main campus of this university is located in Plainview Texas. Other campuses of this university are: Wichita Falls, San Antonio, Lubbock, Amarillo in Texas; Phoenix and Sierra Vista in Arizona, and Mililani in Hawaii. The Plainview campus is a traditional, residential campus situated on 80 acres. Also, students at this university can take part in student organizations and athletics.

The housing policy of WBU campus states that unmarried students enrolled for 7 or more hours should live in a residence hall and take meals in the residence dining hall unless the student is a 23 years old. Students attending the classes on Plainview campus should fill out the housing application. Various dorm options are available. A housing deposit has to be paid too. Women's residence halls of the university are Ferguson Hall, Owen Hall and Davis Hall. The prices in the women's residence halls will range from USD 1,415 – USD 2,053 (Around INR 1.2 L - INR 2 L).