Baylor University
| Motto | Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana, Pro Mundo (Latin) |
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Motto in English | "For Church, For Texas, For the World" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | February 1, 1845 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Baptist General Convention of Texas |
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| Endowment | $2.09 billion (FY2024) |
| Budget | $995.8 million (FY2026) |
| President | Linda Livingstone |
| Provost | Nancy Brickhouse |
Academic staff | 1,209 (fall 2024) |
| Students | 20,626 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 14,915 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 5,711 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , United States 31°32′53″N 97°06′58″W / 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 | baylor |
Baylor University is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas, United States. It was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. 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. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
As of Fall 2024, Baylor had a total enrollment of 20,626 students (14,915 undergraduate and 5,711 graduate). It is one of 146 US universities 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, the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports. The university is a member of the Big 12 Conference in NCAA Division I.