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Baylor University is a Baptist private university located in Waco, Texas. Baylor is one of 80 christian universities in the state of Texas, but it is truly one of a kind. 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 (baylor.edu). Baylor was founded by Rev. William Milton Tryon, R.E.B Baylor and James Huckins. It opened its doors on February 1st, 1845. At first it was built in Independence, Texas. The newest addition to universities in Texas, separated the school by gender, having Baylor University for guys, and the Baylor Female College for girls. Eventually, in 1885 Baylor University merged with another college in Waco, Texas, about 111 miles away, and Baylor Female College moved to Belton, Texas and changed its name to the University of Mary …show more content…

IB credit is granted for almost any standard and higher level class. AP credit is awarded if you meet the required scores. If one meets the required score, you receive credit for that class and you are not required to take it. Y There is no interview required to apply. There are no required essays per say, but it is recommended that you answer a few short answer questions. It is also recommended that you submit a resumé and a letter of recommendation. As mentioned before, Baylor is a christian school, but you do not have to be religious to attend, nor do they affect your chances of being accepted. The tuition in this school is the same in and out-of state since it is private. General tuition is $35,972. Cost of living, which covers the dorm room and food and other necessities is about $11,606. Textbooks and supplies like notebooks, pens, pencils and any other school supplies is $1,370. In Fall 2015 out of 32,136 applications, they accepted 14,033 and declined

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