History

Artist Erwin Hearne's depiction of the Act of Congress that chartered Baylor University on February 1, 1845.

These three men are credited as being the founders of Baylor University, there are many others who worked to see our university established in Texas.After the University was chartered on February 1, 1845, four communities made bids to be the location: Travis, Huntsville, Shannon's Prairie and Independence. Independence was selected, and classes for preparatory students began in May 1846 with college courses offered the following June. In 1886, Baylor and Waco University consolidated to form Baylor University at Waco.

Cost of tuition

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Costs for 2019-2020 Tuition $42,842
General Student Fee $4,522
Room and Board $12,368
Total (fall and spring) $59,732

Location

1301 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX

Mascot

Joy and Lady

The girls are biological sisters, come from a cinnamon-colored line of Black Bears, and love to play together. Joy and Lady both have a twin brother that acts in Hollywood movies!