Taylor University

Taylor University is located in Upland, Indiana, United States. It was established in 1846 by the Methodist Church as Fort Wayne Female College. The university is recognized as one of the oldest evangelical Christian schools in America.

The campus spreads across an area of 250 acres. Taylor University-Upland offers enrollment to more than 1,500 students who represent over 45 states in the U.S. and more than 200 countries. Students of the university can choose from more than 90 undergraduate majors. Some of its popular programs are in the fields of business, education, exercise science, and new media.

Taylor University-Upland has several on-campus clubs and organizations including the Math Club, Writer's Club, Computer Science Club, and Women's Lacrosse Club. The university's sports teams are nicknamed the Trojans.

Taylor University Highlights

Where Taylor University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Interdenominational religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in music and education and teaching.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Taylor University was 1,879 in 2007 (1,847 full-time equivalent).

About 21% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 29% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 50% are full-time and 50% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Taylor University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Taylor University provides on-campus housing for 1,545 of its 1,847 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Taylor University Athletics

School sports include football (Mid-States Football Association), basketball (Mid-Central College Conference), baseball (Mid-Central College Conference), and track (Mid-Central College Conference).

Taylor University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 109 male students received the aid (men were 66% of those receiving aid) and 57 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 34% of students receiving such aid) .

Taylor University Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: