Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Baptist Christian research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's 1,000-acre (400-hectare) campus is the largest Baptist university in the world.
| Motto | Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana (Latin) |
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Motto in English | "For Church, For Texas" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | February 1, 1845 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Baptist General Convention of Texas |
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| Endowment | $1.97 billion (2023) |
| President | Linda Livingstone |
| Provost | Nancy Brickhouse |
Academic staff | 1,167 (Fall 2023) |
| Students | 20,824 (Fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 15,155 (Fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 5,669 (Fall 2023) |
| Location | Waco , Texas , United States 31.548°N 97.116°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 1,000 acres (4.0 km2) |
| Newspaper | The Baylor Lariat |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – Big 12 |
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| Website | www |
As of Fall 2023, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,824 students (15,155 undergraduate and 5,669 graduate). It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. 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 NCAA Division I.