Baylor University is a nationally ranked Research 1 university founded in 1845 and located in Waco, Texas. It enrolls more than 20,000 students drawn from all 50 states and over 90 countries. The institution operates in the higher education and research sectors, with a presence in Texas and engagement worldwide.
The university's mission integrates academic excellence and a Christian commitment to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service. Its motto, Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana, Pro Mundo (For the Church, For Texas, for the World), reflects its founding vision. Baylor describes its environment as a caring community grounded in these principles.
