Taylor University
Upland, IN · Private four-year · Rural: Distant
2,372undergraduates
74%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$25,698average net price per year
77%graduate in 6 years
91%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,076
- Admitted
- 1,580
- Admit rate
- 74%
- Admit rate, women
- 79%
- Admit rate, men
- 73%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 36%
- First-year students
- 564
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 60%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 540-670
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 530-670
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 33%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 23-30
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
61 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Education (9)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Biology Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Education, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (40 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (5)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Physiology, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (8)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Illustration Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Musical Theatre Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (4)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Journalism, Other Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Public Relations/Image Management Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (26 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- American Government and Politics (United States) Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Sociology and Anthropology Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (3)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Youth Ministry Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (14 awarded)
Engineering (2)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Engineering, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (4)
- Art Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Behavioral Aspects of Health Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Public Health Education and Promotion Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Sustainability Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (2)
- Applied Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (2 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (2)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $39,104
- Housing and food on campus
- $10,888
- Books and supplies
- $1,100
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,400
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $53,492
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $53,492
- Total cost living at home
- $42,604
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $12,612 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $16,511 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $21,003 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $25,647 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,408 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $26,229
- Got a grant from the college
- 100%
- Average grant from the college
- $24,443
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 13%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 39%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,453
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 69%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 76%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 77%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 77%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 77%
- Came back for year two
- 91%
| Pell grant students | 70% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 75% |
| Neither | 81% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 248 | 79% |
| Men | 200 | 73% |
| Asian | 17 | 82% (small group) |
| Black | 15 | 67% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 17 | 76% (small group) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 381 | 76% |
| International | 16 | 81% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 519 | 77% | 18% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 55 | 75% | 16% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 1 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,398
- Undergraduates
- 2,372
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,863
- Part-time undergraduates
- 509
- Graduate students
- 26
- Students per faculty member
- 14 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 1%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 16%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 7%
| Women | 54% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 80% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 4% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Distant
- Address
- 1846 Main Street, Upland, IN, 46989-1001
- County
- Grant County
- Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Four-one-four plan
- Religious affiliation
- Interdenominational
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.