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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Waco, TX. Operating on a semester system.
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20K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
18
Housing Buildings
Life in Waco for Baylor University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Waco.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$950
Cost of Living Index
88
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
35
Bikeability
40
Public Transit
Waco Transit System
Nearest Airports
Waco Regional Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
66.5°F
Avg Snowfall
0.5 in
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Texas Demographics, Wikipedia, ESRI
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Brooks Great Hall
Brooks Residential College
Residential dining hall; children's discounts available
East Village Dining Commons
East Village
Residential dining hall; children's discounts available
The Penland Crossroads
Penland
Largest dining hall, offers Late Night; residential dining hall; children's discounts available
1845 at Memorial
closed
Memorial
Closed all day Saturday and Sunday; residential dining hall; children's discounts available
Chick-fil-A
On campus
Staff discounts Mon-Fri 11:00-14:00
Panda Express
On campus
Staff discounts Mon-Fri 11:00-14:00
Law School Cafe
Law School
Staff discounts Mon-Fri 11:00-14:00
Student Facilities
Student Life Center (SLC)
Waco, TX
Services: locker rentals, towel services, equipment, massage therapy
Parking and Transit
Lot 40: East Campus Garage
garage • limited
On-campus resident option for Earle and Teal residence halls. Cost: $365/year (expires August 15, 2025). Limited commuter permits available. Height clearance: 8'2" entrance, 7'0" ramp.
Lot 37: Speight Garage
garage • limited
Commuter option for off-campus students. Cost: $405/year (expires August 15, 2026). Parking allowed after 5:00 PM Mon-Fri and weekends. Height clearance: 8'2" entrance, 6'10" ramp.
Lot 1: 8th Street Garage
garage
Resident option for Brooks Flats, Collins, and Kokernot residence halls. South of campus along 8th Street.
Lot 21: 5th Street Garage
garage
Resident option for Brooks Residential College, Martin, and Penland residence halls. Center of campus above the Bookstore.
Lot 45: Dutton Garage
garage
Resident option with limited commuter permits for Heritage House, North Russell, South Russell, Texana House, and University House. Northwest corner along University Parks Drive.
Lot 2: Panhellenic Surface Lot
surface
Commuter option across from Stacy Riddle Panhellenic Building.
Lot 3: Allen Hall Surface Lot
surface
Resident option for Allen and Memorial residence halls.
Free Ferrell
surface • available
Free commuter parking at Ferrell Center (day parking only, no overnight). Expires August 15, 2026. Express BUS service every 10 minutes. Events disrupt parking approximately 15 times annually. Remote parking permit only.
Campus News
Latest updates from Baylor University
Bearathon Half-Marathon and Sic'Em 6k Road Closures
Several campus roads and parking lots will be closed and inaccessible from midnight Friday until noon Saturday for participant safety. Please plan accordingly.
Read MoreProvost Newsletter - March 2026: Faculty Contract Changes
Updates on changes to faculty contract periods and implementation of a new system affecting academic operations.
Mar 1, 2026
Read MoreBaylor Regents Celebrate Forward Momentum: Approve Tuition and Fees for 2026-27
The Baylor Board of Regents approved undergraduate degree programs and set tuition and fees for 2026-27.
Mar 1, 2026
Read MoreSafety Tips for Bearathon
Stay hydrated and be mindful of road closures during the Bearathon event. Watch for signage and follow directions from event staff.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at Baylor University
Graduate Student Recital: Alexandra LaVake (voice)
School of Music
Graduate student recital featuring Alexandra LaVake on voice. Part of the School of Music's student performance series.
Mahjong 101 Class
Waco
Introductory class on playing Mahjong, hosted through Baylor's Waco events. Open to participants interested in learning the game.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Baylor University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 18 of 18 known dorm and housing options.
Alexander Hall
Room types: double, single, triple
Allen Hall
Room types: double, single
Brooks Flats
Room types: double, single
Brooks Residential College
Room types: double
Collins Hall
Capacity: 450
Room types: double, single
Dawson Hall
Room types: double, single
Earle Hall
Room types: double
Heritage House
Room types: double, single
Kokernot Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
Martin Hall
Room types: double
Memorial Hall
Room types: double, single
North Russell Hall
Room types: double
Penland Hall
Room types: double
South Russell Hall
Room types: double
Teal Residential College
Texana House
Room types: single, double
University House
Room types: single, double
University Parks
Room types: two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@baylor.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring 2026 Semester
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 16, 2026
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