Last Updated on January 19, 2023

Baylor University

University Overview

Established in 1845, Baylor University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Waco (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Baylor University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Baylor University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 175 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Baylor University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

University Location

Enrolling at Baylor

To be admitted to the Hankamer School of Business, you must first be admitted to Baylor University. Contact Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Transferring to Baylor

Transfer students desiring to enter Baylor as a Pre-Business student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA from their previous institution(s). Transfer students interested in Baylor can complete the Transfer Interest Form.

Change of Major

Current Baylor students considering changing their major to Pre-Business should review the Requesting to Change to the Pre-Business Major for Current Baylor Students webpage.

First Year Requirements for the BBA

The student desiring a BBA degree is officially enrolled as a Pre-business student and is advised through University Advisement. In order to continue as a Pre-business major beyond the first year, a student must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours at Baylor; maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; and complete BUS 1101, BUS 1201, BUS 1350, ENG 1310, MTH 1308/1320 (if needed), and MTH 1309/1321 with a minimum grade of “C” in each course. If these requirements are not met, the student must change degree programs. Students meeting these requirements will then be advised by the Hankamer School of Business Undergraduate Office.

Course Repetition

A student who has declared or desires to declare Pre-business may repeat only once no more than two of: ENG 1310, MTH 1308 or 1320, MTH 1309 or 1321, and the lower core business courses. Any student not meeting this requirement may no longer follow the BBA degree. Students failing any of these courses due to the attendance policy may be required to change degree programs.

Declaring Your Major

To declare a business major, you must formally apply for admission to the business school. Unless you are in the Baylor Business Fellows or Hankamer Scholars program, you will likely meet the requirements for admission at the conclusion of your sophomore year.

Requirements for Admission (2021-2022 Catalog Year)

Prior to applying to the business school, you must meet the following requirements:

• Complete the following courses with a minimum grade of “C”:
  • BUS 1101
  • BUS 1201
  • BUS 2101
  • ACC 2303
  • ACC 2304
  • ECO 2306
  • ECO 2307
  • BUS 1350
  • QBA 2302
  • ENG 1310 or BIC 1323 (BIC students only)
  • MTH 1308/1320 (only students requiring Pre-Calculus.)
  • MTH 1309/1321
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (Transfers must have at least 12 hours at Baylor)
• 60 hours earned credit

Current BBA students with questions concerning admission to the Business School, graduation or issues concerning your academic progress should contact their assigned academic advisor.