Baylor University Facts

Baylor University Facts• Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas• Affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas• The oldest institution of higher learning in the state• Largest private university in Texas• Student population of 14,500 enrolled in• 163 baccalaureate programs• 23 master’s degree programs, 65 programs of study• One educational specialist degree• 15 doctoral degrees in the Graduate School• The Law School• Juris doctor• George W. Truett Theological Seminary• Master of Divinity/Master of Music• Doctor of Ministry• 600 + acre campus located on the banks of the Brazos River in Waco,Texas• Ranked 82 among all institutions by 2003 NACUBO Market Value ofEndowment study• Ranked in Tier 2 of 2003 U.S. News and World Report (position 78)• National University - Doctoral