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Taylor University

Taylor University is a small, private institution located in Upland, in. Founded in 1846, Taylor University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,767 undergraduates
cost $37,476 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Taylor University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.6%
SAT score average 1233
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Taylor University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Other

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Biology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,476
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,058
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,400
Cost of attendance* $52,034
Average financial aid package $29,657
Estimated cost $22,377 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,476
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,058
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,400
Cost of attendance* $52,034
Average financial aid package $29,657
Estimated cost $22,377 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Taylor University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,767, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

2,396

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
84%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
1%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Taylor University, students love their Spring Break Missions. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1846 Main Street, Upland, IN 46989-1001
phone 800-998-5134
address https://www.taylor.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Spring break missions

Lighthouse

Alpha pi lota

Encounter

Kappa delta pi

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Taylor University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Taylor University?

Taylor University is located in Upland, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Taylor University? 

The acceptance rate for Taylor University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Taylor University?

The average high school GPA for Taylor University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Taylor University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Taylor University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $208,136.

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