Key differences on Getting in
- 1
American's SAT midpoint is 85 points higher than Baylor's
SAT midpoint - 2
Baylor admits 52% vs. 62% at American
Acceptance rate - 3
American's yield is 0 pts higher than Baylor's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- BaylorVery selective
- AmericanVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- BaylorTest-optional
- AmericanTest-optional
How they read a record
Baylor
GPA and tests are both very important; is important; class rank is considered.
American
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Baylor | American |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Baylor University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Baylor University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why