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Baylor University (Baylor) · Waco, Texas · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate51%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate80%finish within six years
Undergraduates20,626Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty15 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Baylor University Baseball coaches

Coaches at Baylor University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Baylor University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big Twelve Conference
Program level
Elite Program
Athletics site
baylorbears.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1200–1400
ACTMiddle 50%: 27–32

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Popular majors

AccountingActingAirline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewAmerican/United States Studies/CivilizationAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralApplied Statistics, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
15 : 1
Graduation rate
80% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$58,100
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$49,727
Campus

Where it is

Baylor University in Waco.

Location
Waco, Texas
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Baptist
Time zone
Central
Website
baylor.edu
Overview

About Baylor University Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Mitch Thompson, the Head Coach, leads the Baylor University Baseball staff of 6 coaches, verified September 2026. Baylor University (Baylor) competes in NCAA Division I Baseball as a member of the Big Twelve Conference. Baylor University is a large private school in Waco, Texas with 20,626 undergraduates, a 51% acceptance rate and an average net price of $49,727 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Baylor University Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Mitch Thompson, the Head Coach and Brian Furlong, the Director - Player Development. Baylor University has 6 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Mitch can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Baylor University typically score 1200–1400 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Baylor University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Questions

Baylor University Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Baylor University D1?

Yes. Baylor University competes in NCAA Division I Baseball, in the Big Twelve Conference.

Is Baylor University public or private?

Baylor University is a private nonprofit school in Waco, Texas.

What conference is Baylor University Baseball in?

The Big Twelve Conference.

Does Baylor University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?

Baylor University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Baylor University Baseball have?

6 coaches, led by Mitch Thompson, the Head Coach.

How much does Baylor University cost?

In-state tuition is $58,100 and out-of-state tuition is $58,100 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $49,727.

What is the Baylor University acceptance rate?

51% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Baylor University?

Admitted students typically score 1200–1400 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Baylor University Baseball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified September 2026