Wayland Baptist University
Wayland Baptist University is one of the sixty-three private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Texas. The campus is located in Plainview town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,847 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 297 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 125 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 42%). Every year 20% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Wayland Baptist University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $17,250, and fees were $1,260. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $17,250 and $1,260 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students4,847 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate42% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 282 miles radius of Wayland Baptist University
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Lubbock Christian University
44 miles away |
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165 miles away |
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Abilene Christian University
166 miles away |
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McMurry University
167 miles away |
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Southern Nazarene University
249 miles away |
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Oklahoma City University
254 miles away |
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Oklahoma Christian University
260 miles away |
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Texas Christian University
271 miles away |
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Southwestern Adventist University
282 miles away |
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St. Gregory's University
282 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
99%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 910 to 1060 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $605/credit | |
| In State Students | $605/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $605/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $625/credit | |
| In State Students | $625/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $625/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $27,225 | $27,225 | $27,225 |
| ADN | 70 | $42,350 | $42,350 | $42,350 |
| BSN | 125 | $75,625 | $75,625 | $75,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $31,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Wayland Baptist University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,166 |
| Other Federal Grant | 28% | $1,053 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $3,791 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 81% | $4,408 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $7,002 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $11,690 |
$18,693
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,463 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,493 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,349 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$21,677 |
| Over $110,000$24,385 |
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Student Population
3,561
Undergrads
1,286
Graduates
2,466
Women
2,381
Men
22%
Full-time
78%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
40% |
|
Hispanic |
29% |
|
Black/African American |
18% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
