Baylor University

Baylor University stands as a premier private Christian research institution in Waco, Texas, chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, making it the state's oldest continuously operating university. Classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity, it hosts over 20,000 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries across 12 nationally recognized academic colleges and schools, including the Hankamer School of Business, Law School, and Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. The 1,000-acre campus along the Brazos River fosters a vibrant community blending rigorous interdisciplinary research, educational excellence, and a faculty dedicated to teaching and scholarship informed by Christian values. Baylor Bears athletics compete in NCAA Division I Big 12 Conference, boasting national championships in men's basketball and women's basketball. Traditions like the Baylor Line freshman rush and Homecoming bonfire unite the community. With a focus on holistic student development, Baylor equips graduates for leadership in academia, business, medicine, and beyond, emphasizing inquiry, innovation, and service. Its enduring Baptist heritage shapes a distinctive environment prioritizing moral formation alongside academic achievement.