About Baylor
A Private Christian University and a Nationally Ranked Research 1 Institution.
Baylor provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship.
Values & Vision
The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Our Stories
Discover More StoriesThe Baylor story consists of many chapters. Read how we integrate science and faith, calling and vocation, and service and leadership.
Baylor maintains status as a Top 50 private university, Top 100 university overall.
Elena Semler lived on the other side of the globe, but chose Baylor to pursue passion for social entrepreneurship.
Kevin Villegas, Dean of Intercultural Engagement in Baylor Student Life, shares how Baylor fosters inclusivity and belonging for students.
American Chemical Society honors Baylor chemist John L. Wood, Ph.D., for outstanding achievement in the analysis, structure elucidation and chemical synthesis of natural products.
Facts & Figures
Nestled along the banks of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas, Baylor provides many educational and research opportunities across various disciplines.
Our Campus
A campus majestic in beauty, Baylor's picturesque setting serves as a beautiful backdrop of our students' diverse and shared experiences.
Our Leadership
Charged with guiding Baylor's mission, our leadership upholds Baylor's heritage, tending to its present, honoring its past, and molding its future.
Our Heritage
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world.
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