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About Taylor University

faith-based missionsmall liberal artsstrong teacher educationarts and business focussmall class sizes

Taylor University is a private liberal arts college in Upland, IN, known for its faith-based mission, small liberal arts, and strong teacher education. With an acceptance rate of 75%, BU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 521 students each year. BU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1320, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. BU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,857 per year; the sticker price of $50,729 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Taylor University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1195
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1320 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Taylor University

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Essay Strategy
Taylor University places strong weight on essays, so use yours to authentically reflect how your Christian faith shapes your academic goals and community involvement. Admissions readers want to see genuine integration of faith and learning, not just surface-level religious language.
Application Strategy
Taylor has a tight-knit residential community built around its Life Together Covenant, so reference specific aspects of that community culture in your application to show you have done your homework and genuinely want to be part of it. Mentioning specific programs like Lighthouse or Taylor World Outreach can help demonstrate real interest in what Taylor offers.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Taylor University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$51k/yr$16.1k
30k-48k~$51k/yr$17.3k
48k-75k~$51k/yr$18.1k
75k-110k~$51k/yr$23.5k
110k+~$51k/yr$30.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

77%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,950
Undergrad Enrollment
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