Baylor University

Waco, TX

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Baylor University - Waco, TX

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A legendary institution on the banks of the Brazos

Private Baptist Christian College Town Bears Historic Picturesque Riverside

Chartered in 1845, Baylor University is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. As a private Baptist institution, Baylor emphasizes student involvement in community service and volunteerism, serving as home to the first campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Baylor keeps the tradition of service alive with programs like Steppin’ Out, Project Bookworm, and more.

Over 330 student clubs and organizations, including 40 national and local sororities and fraternities, contribute to a vibrant campus life at Baylor University. The Baylor Bears athletic teams participate in 19 varsity sports in NCAA Division I of the Big 12 Conference, providing ample opportunities to show your green and gold with pride.

Baylor boasts a picturesque 1,000-acre campus nestled alongside the Brazos River, where students and faculty can work or study in a peaceful environment. A bevy of apartments, condos, and lofts are available for rent within walking distance of campus. Many of Waco’s premium attractions are within walking distance of campus as well, such as the Dr. Pepper Museum, Spice Village, and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Destinations like Dallas and Austin are each less than a two-hour drive on I-35 from Baylor too.

Explore the College

The Burlson Quadrangle was built around 1886

The beautiful courtyard and Pat Neff Hall

The Bill Daniel Student Center

The Student Center hosts a variety of events

The Tidwell Bible Building is a tribute to Josiah Blake Tidwell

The George W. Truett Theological Seminary became part of Baylor in 1993

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Waco, TX is $950 for a studio, $1,026 for one bedroom, $1,256 for two bedrooms, and $1,371 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waco has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 340 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $950/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 664 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,026/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 962 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,256/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,174 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,371/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

South Bosque Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

595 Students

10
out of 10

China Spring Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

677 Students

7
out of 10

Woodway Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

567 Students

7
out of 10

Chapel Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

463 Students

7
out of 10

China Spring Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

461 Students

6
out of 10

Bosqueville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

161 Students

7
out of 10

Lake Air Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

697 Students

5
out of 10

Gholson School

Public

Grades PK-12

262 Students

5
out of 10

Tennyson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

999 Students

3
out of 10

Cesar Chavez Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

840 Students

3
out of 10

Bosqueville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

218 Students

8
out of 10

Midway High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,648 Students

7
out of 10

Gholson School

Public

Grades PK-12

262 Students

5
out of 10

Connally High School

Public

Grades 9-12

596 Students

4
out of 10

University High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,678 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mayborn Museum
  • Cameron Park Zoo
  • Cameron Park
  • Waco Mammoth Site
  • Carleen Bright Arboretum

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Waco Regional

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