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Taylor University is a private nonprofit university in a distant rural area with 2,372 students and a 74% acceptance rate.

Upland, Indiana · Private nonprofit · Rural, distant · 2,372 students

NAIA · Crossroads League

Admission rate

74%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,220

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$24,865

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

74%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

91%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$52,198

10 years after entry

Students

2,372

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$16,143
$30,001–48,000$17,262
$48,001–75,000$18,100
$75,001–110,000$23,504
Over $110,000$30,050

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreTaylor University courseCredits
Biology3BIO 100 General Biology w/Lab4 credits
Chemistry3CHE 201 General, Organic and Biochemistry 1 w/Lab4 credits
Physics 13PHY 203 General Physics I w/Lab4 credits
Statistics4MAT 210 Introductory Statistics4 credits
Computer Science A4COS 120 Intro to Computer Science4 credits
Macroeconomics4ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics4ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern4HIS 104 World History3 credits
Show all 23 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Biology3BIO 100 General Biology w/Lab4 credits
Biology4BIO 201 Biology I: Foundations of Cell Biology & Genetics4 credits
Chemistry3CHE 201 General, Organic and Biochemistry 1 w/Lab4 credits
Chemistry4
CHE 201, 202 OR CHE 211 General, Organic and…CHE 201, 202 OR CHE 211 General, Organic and Biochemistry I, II w/Lab (not planning to take additional chemistry) Or College Chemistry I w/Lab (planning to take additional chemistry) 8 OR 4
Chemistry5
CHE 201,202 OR CHE 211,212 General, Organic and…CHE 201,202 OR CHE 211,212 General, Organic and Biochemistry I, II w/Lab Or College Chemistry I, II with Lab 8 OR 8
Physics 13PHY 203 General Physics I w/Lab4 credits
Statistics4MAT 210 Introductory Statistics4 credits
Computer Science A4COS 120 Intro to Computer Science4 credits
Macroeconomics4ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics3 credits
Microeconomics4ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics3 credits
World History: Modern4HIS 104 World History3 credits
Environmental Science3SUS 200 Environment and Society3 credits
Physics 23PHY 204 General Physics II w/Lab4 credits
European History4HIS 170 European History3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPA 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish6 credits
Computer Science Principles4COS 104 Computing and Culture-Applications and Context3 credits
Art History4ART 311 Western Art History I3 credits
Chinese Language and Culture4CHI 201, 202 Intermediate Chinese6 credits
English Literature/Comp5ENG 299 Survey Literature3 credits
French Language and Culture4FRE 201, 202 Intermediate French6 credits
Government and Politics (Com)4POS 222 Comparative Politics3 credits
Government and Politics (US)4POS 100 American Politics3 credits
Physics C (EM)4PHY 212 University Physics II w/Lab5 credits
Physics C (M)4PHY 211 University Physics I w/Lab5 credits
Psychology (General)3PSY 100 Intro to Psychology3 credits
U.S. History4HIS 124 History of the U.S.3 credits
U.S. History5HIS 124, 125 History of the U.S.6 credits

Source: taylor.edu · checked September 23, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching40
Psychology26
Biology/Biological Sciences26
Business Administration and Management19
Public Relations/Image Management18
Cinematography and Film/Video Production16
Marketing/Marketing Management15
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology15
Show the other 52 majors
Social Work14
Computer Science12
Pastoral Studies/Counseling11
Graphic Design10
Engineering9
Physiology9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing7
English Language and Literature7
Finance7
International Relations and Affairs7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management7
Accounting6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences6
American Government and Politics (United States)6
Political Science and Government5
Social Studies Teacher Education5
Mathematics Teacher Education5
Communication5
Environmental Science5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4
Education4
Journalism, Other4
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Philosophy3
Spanish Language Teacher Education3
Music Teacher Education3
History2
Public Health Education and Promotion2
Music Performance2
Music2
Fine/Studio Arts2
Illustration2
Youth Ministry2
Applied Mathematics2
Mathematics2
Biomedical Sciences2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Art Teacher Education2
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance2
Computer and Information Sciences, Other2
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1
Biology Teacher Education1
Computer Engineering1
Biochemistry1
Sustainability Studies1
Chemistry1
Sociology and Anthropology1
Musical Theatre1
Behavioral Aspects of Health1
Art Therapy/Therapist1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Crossroads League

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Crossroads League

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Coed varsity · NAIA, Crossroads League

Other Sports

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Marion, IN

66,458 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Nearest hub airport

Indianapolis International (IND)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20

Elevation

935 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

19°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

32.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

13 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$800 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

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