Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
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Private not-for-profit | 2,358 students
Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community
committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love of Jesus Christ to a world in need. As a
Christian community of students, faculty, staff, administration, and trustees committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ,
Taylor University offers post-secondary liberal arts and professional education based upon the conviction that all truth has
its source in God.
School Overview: |
Taylor University
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| County | Grant County, IN | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
176 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,358 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,946 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 412 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 2,237 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 121 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 92% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) |
$28,088 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) |
$28,088 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 84% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 510-660 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 510-650 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 490-640 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 24-31 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 23-28 | 18-25 |
| ACT Writing (25-75%) | 7-8 | 6-8 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 25-30 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Purposes of the University is to provide whole person education, involving students in learning experiences imbued with a vital Christian interpretation of truth and life which foster their intellectual, emotional, physical, vocational, social, and spiritual development and to offer liberal arts, professional and life-long education based upon the conviction that all truth has its source in God, and that being Biblically anchored, the Christian faith should permeate all learning leading to a consistent life of worship, servant leadership, stewardship, and world outreach.
- Taylor University has a rich heritage of academic excellence. We have been repeatedly recognized by many prestigious rating organizations such as US News and World Report, the Templeton Foundation, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and Barron's Best Buys.Students are admitted to Taylor University based on their potential to contribute to the learning experience as well as their potential to learn from it. Faculty and students work collaboratively - both in class and out - to achieve learning outcomes appropriate to each student's vocational calling.
- Student Life at Taylor is all about you ... and your friends ... and the other people in your residence hall ... and your leadership involvement ... and your community service ... and events on campus ... and ... Really, student life is about all the different areas on campus and the ways you get involved.
- Taylor University applied and was accepted into The Higher Learning Commission NCA Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP).
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