I am a Senior and I will give you the breakdown of Baylor: School: The school itself is beautiful and one of a kind. The campus is well-kept and the facilities are really nice. The campus is the perfect size and you can walk anywhere within 15-20 minutes. There are 4 dining halls. The food isn't the best in the world but that is the same with all colleges, right? Students: The students are mostly Christian and conservative and I found it really easy to make friends. There are so many activities and opportunities to get involved, so if you don't make friends it is probably because you are not putting forth much effort. Professors: The professors are very genuine and actually want to see the students succeed. They are very helpful and I have only had 2 professors I didn't like in the past 3 years! It is different from a massive research university where teaching is a second-class priority. Academics: The coursework at Baylor is pretty rigorous but in a good way. Maybe the academic load isn't good for someone who procrastinates too much or is more into partying than school, but I am very thankful for how much I have learned and, compared to my friends who attended different universities, I feel like I am very prepared for entering the workforce after graduation. Baylor is definitely one of the best schools in Texas! Go Bears!!! One piece of advice I would gave Baylor is that the college could certainly benefit from cooperating with businesses in the surrounding town of Waco to provide more opportunities of entertainment, discounts, etc. for the students. Waco is a very poor example of a "college town".
I loved my time at Baylor. First of all, the size is perfect. It is a nice medium size (around 15,00 undergraduate) so it is not so overwhelming with huge class sizes, but is not so small that there are limited opportunities and a repetitive student body. It was the perfect size for me, and there is something for everyone. The student body is predominantly Christian and pretty devout; however, they are not the judgmental type and don't outcast anyone for what they believe. Compared to a lot of places, Baylor is very accepting of anyone from any background. The school is largely conservative but I didn't feel like an outcast for being on the liberal side. There is a really nice community atmosphere at Baylor. I definitely wouldn't go to Baylor if you are looking for a party school. While there are social events and activities for students, you won't find a lot of raging parties here. This is definitely the kind of school a parent would want their child at and the type wholesome atmosphere they would want their kids around. The academics are a nice combination or rigorous and manageable. I felt challenged but I never felt like anything was impossible. I would caution Baylor to make sure they are hiring quality professors across all departments.