Resources › For Students and Parents Taylor University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Taylor University Tower. Andyrowell94 / Wikimedia Commons For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated November 11, 2017 Admissions at Taylor University are not highly competitive; with an acceptance rate of 85%, the large majority of applicants are admitted each year. Along with an application, prospective students will need to submit high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement. Students are encouraged to visit the campus to see if it would be a good fit for them. Admissions Data (2016): Taylor University Acceptance Rate: 80%GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Taylor AdmissionsTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 470 / 630SAT Math: 480 / 620SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanTop Indiana college SAT comparisonACT Composite: 22 / 29ACT English: 22 / 30ACT Math: 22 / 28What these ACT numbers meanTop Indiana college ACT comparison Taylor University Description: Taylor University is a private interdenominational evangelical university located in Upland, Indiana, a small town located less than an hour from Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. For several years, Taylor has been ranked #1 among Midwest regional colleges by U.S. News & World Report, and the university has done well in other rankings as well. The university's bell tower pictured above signifies the school's integration of faith and learning. Academics at Taylor are supported by a healthy 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. On the academic front, education and psychology are the most popular fields among undergraduates. Outside of the classroom, students can join a range of clubs and activities, ranging from arts groups to academic honor societies, to recreational sports. In athletics, the Taylor University Trojans compete NAIA Mid-Central College Conference. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 2,170 (2,131 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female86% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $31,472Books: $1,000 (why so much?)Room and Board: $8,845Other Expenses: $2,200Total Cost: $43,517 Taylor University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 99%Loans: 52%Average Amount of AidGrants: $16,489Loans: $7,117 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Art, Bible Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Eduction, Media Communication, Psychology, Religious Education Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%4-Year Graduation Rate: 66%6-Year Graduation Rate: 76% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Golf, Tennis, Cross Country, Track and Field, Basketball, Soccer, BaseballWomen's Sports: Basketball, Track and Field, Softball, Soccer, Golf, Cross Country, Volleyball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Taylor University, You May Also Like These Schools: Ball State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphPurdue University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphIndiana University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphDePauw University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSpring Arbor University: Profile Butler University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphHope College: Profile Liberty University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphValparaiso University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphGrove City College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphWheaton College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Taylor University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/taylor-university-admissions-788031. Grove, Allen. (2020, August 27). Taylor University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/taylor-university-admissions-788031 Grove, Allen. "Taylor University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/taylor-university-admissions-788031 (accessed January 22, 2021). copy citation