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.

Highlights

Where the school 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
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,879 in 2007-2008 (1,837 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 57% 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.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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 (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Taylor University provides on-campus housing for 1,565 of its 1,837 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

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).

The school 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) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: