Baylor University

Overview

Baylor University is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. More than 16,000 students study at Baylor University

Baylor's commitment to excellence and a broad range of academic programs offer students the rich traditions and growth opportunities of a large university with the personalized experiences and community of a smaller one.

Baylor University's athletic teams, known as the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in the NCAA Division I.