Baylor University operates as a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1845. Therefore, it stands as the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. Moreover, Baylor educates over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the United States and many other countries. As a result, it offers a diverse and values-based academic environment.
In addition, the university provides programs in business, law, medicine, engineering, education, nursing, social sciences, arts, and sciences. Furthermore, Baylor integrates academic teaching with research, leadership development, and community service. Consequently, graduates gain strong academic knowledge, professional skills, and ethical grounding for global careers. The QS World University Rankings 2026 have placed the university between #1001-1200.