Taylor University

Taylor University is a vibrant community of scholarship and Christian faith characterized by the integration of faith and learning, discipleship community, and global engagement. As U.S. News & World Reports number one regional college in the Midwest for the last ten years, Taylor is recognized for its exceptional academics and high graduation rates. Taylor has outstanding programs in engineering, computer science, biology, business, theatre, and film. Students participate in scientific research, using state-of-the-art technology, and achieve competitive success on math, business, and ethics bowl teams. Taylors commitment to the arts is reflected in its award-winning music ensembles, theatre performances, and ongoing art exhibits. Students examine a broad range of ideas through an interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum employing the lens of a Christian worldview. Taylors academic programs lead to top-notch internships, outstanding job placement, and entrance to nationally-ranked graduate schools. In the past year, 453 Taylor students traveled to more than 35 countries for study and mission trips. Taylor champions whole-person education through distinctive student development programs, collegiate and intramural athletics, events integrating faith and culture, and leadership development initiatives. Taylors Christian discipleship community fosters deep relationships and an atmosphere for spiritual growth. Taylor students are passionate about serving God and others. Ministry outreach, Bible studies, and small groups are important parts of community life at Taylor. Taylor produces exceptional graduates marked by a passion to minister the redemptive love and truth of Jesus Christ to a world in need. Alumni, transformed by their Taylor experience, support their alma mater with enthusiasm, investing in current Taylor students and expressing extremely high satisfaction with their Taylor education.

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School Details

school_type year_founded religious_affiliation academic_calendar year_2016_endowment address telephone
Private, Coed 1846 Interdenominational 4-1-4 $76.7 million + 236 W. Reade Avenue, Upland, IN 46989 (765) 998-2751
overall score total score state city online paying global
98 100.0 Indiana Upland 184

Tuition & Expenses

Title Value
Room and board $9,245 (2017-18)

Scholarships

Title Value
Average need-based scholarship or grant award (freshmen) $18,748
Students who received need-based scholarship or grant aid (freshmen) 62%
Average non-need-based scholarship or grant award (freshmen) $13,079
Average non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant award (freshmen) $6,907

Financial Aid

Title Value
Used GI Bill benefits to partially or fully finance tuition and fees 1%
Average total indebtedness of 2016 graduating class $28,663
Graduating students who have borrowed (any loan type, 2016) 52%

Jobs

Title Value
Average need-based self-help aid award (freshmen) $4,735
Students who received need-based self-help aid (freshmen) 50%