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

Info & Regulations

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Campus size (acres) 952
Students who have cars on campus 63%
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age No

Health & Safety

Basic student services offered

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nonremedial tutoring
placement service
health service

Campus safety and security services offered

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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
Late night transport/escort service
24-hour emergency telephones
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.)

Career

Career services offered

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on-campus job interviews
internships
resume assistance
career/job search classes
alumni network
interest inventory
interview training

Computer Resources

Computers available for student use in

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residence halls
computer center/labs
library
student center

Library & Museum Information

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On-campus library Yes
Museums or special academic buildings on campus Archives & Special Collections; Natural History Museum; Environmental Studies Center; Arboretum; Specialized laboratories (biotic analysis, satellite image retrieval, computer mapping, soil analysis, plant systematics); Observatory (10 In. Celestron & 8 i

Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Services for LD students

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Remedial math
Remedial English
Reading machines
Tape recorders
Note-taking services
Oral tests
Learning center
Readers
Extended time for tests
Tutors
Substitution of courses
Texts on tape
Other testing accommodations

Physically Disabled Students

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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students Mostly

Services for physically disabled students

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Note-taking services
Tape recorders
Special housing
Tutors
Adaptive equipment
Reader services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Talking books