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Acceptance Rate History
Baylor University
TX · Current rate: 51%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50.99% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 45.88% | 40,753 | 18,699 |
| 2021 | 56.69% | 36,588 | 20,741 |
| 2020 | 68.47% | 33,680 | 23,061 |
| 2019 | 45.33% | 34,582 | 15,676 |
| 2018 | 38.95% | 37,083 | 14,442 |
| 2017 | 38.95% | 37,083 | 14,442 |
| 2016 | 39.72% | 34,636 | 13,758 |
| 2015 | 43.67% | 32,136 | 14,033 |
| 2014 | 55.36% | 33,898 | 18,766 |
| 2013 | 57.47% | 29,249 | 16,809 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Baylor University's acceptance rate has decreased from 57.5% in 2013 to 51.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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