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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Waco, TX. Operating on a semester system.

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Waco, TX
20K+ students
@baylor.edu

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.

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Provost 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

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Baylor 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

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Safety Tips for Bearathon

Stay hydrated and be mindful of road closures during the Bearathon event. Watch for signage and follow directions from event staff.

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Upcoming 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

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Current Term: Spring 2026 Semester

Start: January 20, 2026

End: May 16, 2026

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