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Baylor University is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas, United States. It was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is the largest Baptist university in the world. It is affiliated with the Baptist...
Baylor University is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas, United States. It was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is the largest Baptist university in the world. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 440 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 32 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,096
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 3,409
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Library & Information Science | 51-75 | - | 2023 |
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 88 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 126 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 148 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =151 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =178 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =364 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =513 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =627 | 54.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =862 | 54.2 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Baylor University?
Baylor University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =440.
When was Baylor University founded?
Baylor University was founded in 1845.
What are the top subjects at Baylor University?
Top subjects at Baylor University include: Library & Information Science, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Sociology, Surgery.
Where is Baylor University located?
Baylor University is located in Waco, United States.