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#3 Best colleges for NAIA athletes in AmericaTaylor University
Upland, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $24,865 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,500 (all students)
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In America
- Best colleges for NAIA athletes in America#3 of 221
- Best colleges for social work in America#68 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#110 of 950
- Best colleges for accounting in America#140 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#110 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#223 of 1,563
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- Best colleges for education in America#193 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#189 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#117 of 744
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#302 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#250 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#323 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#237 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#251 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#280 of 1,481
- Best colleges for art and design in America#236 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#249 of 1,247
- Best mid-size colleges in America#135 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#249 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#251 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#231 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#248 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#178 of 750
- Best colleges for engineering in America#186 of 749
In Indiana
- Best colleges for NAIA athletes in Indiana#1 of 17
- Best colleges for social work in Indiana#2 of 21
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Indiana#5 of 39
- Best colleges for accounting in Indiana#4 of 31
- Best colleges for business in Indiana#6 of 41
- Best colleges for marketing in Indiana#4 of 26
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- Best colleges for education in Indiana#6 of 39
- Best colleges for psychology in Indiana#7 of 42
- Best test-optional colleges in Indiana#7 of 40
- Best colleges in Indiana#8 of 45
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Indiana#8 of 45
- Best colleges for finance in Indiana#4 of 22
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Indiana#5 of 27
- Best colleges for English in Indiana#7 of 37
- Best colleges for art and design in Indiana#7 of 36
- Best colleges for history in Indiana#7 of 35
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Indiana#8 of 40
- Best mid-size colleges in Indiana#4 of 19
- Best colleges for computer science in Indiana#6 of 28
- Best colleges for mathematics in Indiana#8 of 36
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Indiana#7 of 31
- Best colleges for chemistry in Indiana#8 of 34
- Best colleges for music in Indiana#7 of 29
- Best colleges for engineering in Indiana#7 of 28
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in Indiana#6 of 21
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Indiana#6 of 21
- Most selective colleges in Indiana#6 of 21
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.89%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,220 · ACT 27.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,366
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $53,405 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,372 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 46% · Women 54% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 15% |
| Total students | 2,398 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $24,865 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $53,405 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 74% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 72% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 60% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 81% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $52,198 |
| Admission rate | 74% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $767 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 13% |
| Average SAT | 1220 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540–670 |
| SAT math | 530–660 |
| ACT composite | 24–31 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer science | |
| Marketing | |
| Business administration | |
| Physiology and pathology | |
| Film and video | |
| Teacher education | |
| Secondary education | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Psychology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Applied mathematics, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer engineering, Computing and information science, Design, Education (general), Engineering (general), Engineering Physics, English, Finance, Fine arts, Health sciences, History, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Pastoral counseling, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Public health, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Education, Romance languages, Social work, Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology, Sustainability Studies, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Education | |
| Biology | |
| Business | |
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Communication |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural |
| Part-time undergraduates | 1% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 1% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $12,029 |
| Sports | NAIA · Crossroads League |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 14 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 7%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 64%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $55,684IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 74% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)About 39 miles away · about 1 hour by car |
| Nearest major airport | Indianapolis International Airport (IND)About 66 miles away |
| Town population | 3,918Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Fort WayneAbout 47 miles away · about 1 hour 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 26°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Hartford City 4 Ese, IN, about 11 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.39 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Taylor University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 18% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Taylor University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $24,865 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Taylor University?
- Taylor University admitted 74% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Taylor University’s graduates do?
- 74% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $52,198; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 152530
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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