Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 98 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.

With the range of Baylor's offerings, students can pursue almost any career path. Students can choose from 142 baccalaureate programs in fields as varied as business, education, nursing, pre-medicine, music, and computer science. In addition, Baylor offers 75 master's, 42 doctoral programs, and the Education Specialist program.

The Student Life experience at Baylor University is dynamic and diverse. With more than 17,000 students from 80 plus different countries and all 50 states, its community represents a beautiful mosaic of ideas, experiences, cultures, and aspirations. Throughout the year, students engage in enriching experiences designed to help them learn more about themselves, others, and the world in which they live. Traditional events such as Homecoming, All University Sing, StompFest, and Diadeloso serve as a centerpiece around which other programs and activities, most of which are student-led, occur. Central to these experiences is the desire to a build a vibrant Christian community that cares deeply for and strives to bring out the best in one another. Investment in these experiences, and the students who plan them, fosters opportunities to develop leadership skills, lasting friendships, and a deep affinity to Baylor University.

The Baylor campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.