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School Overview

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Matriculation A-
Academics A
Extracurriculars A
Community B-
Reviews A-
College Matriculation 72 acres of countryside
Since 1893, Baylor has been one of the premier college-preparatory schools in the U.S. Our beautiful 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and only five minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Students enjoy the benefits that come from small classes, a unique leadership program and innovative curriculum, an exceptional faculty that includes 100 educators with advanced degrees, vast extracurricular choices, and nationally recognized athletic teams. Graduates are admitted to colleges and universities nationwide, including some of the most selective schools in the world.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$67300
Enrollment
1079
International Students
13%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
84%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$250 millions
AP
25
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
15
Boarding %
30

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#28 Tufts University 1 +
#28 University of Florida 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#28 Wake Forest University 1 +
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#42 Brandeis University 1 +
#48 University of Georgia 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +
#49 Pepperdine University 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#55 Trinity University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 1 +
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#63 Agnes Scott College 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
LAC #13 Davidson College 1 +
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#68 Texas A&M University 1 +
#70 Wofford College 1 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +
#79 North Carolina State University 1 +
#83 Elon University 1 +
#83 Michigan State University 1 +
#83 Texas Christian University 1 +
#85 Lake Forest College 1 +
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1 +
Auburn University 1 +
#99 University of Utah 1 +
#100 Saint Mary's College 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 University of San Francisco 1 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#124 Presbyterian College 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
#127 University of Kentucky 1 +
LAC #27 Macalester College 1 +
#136 Samford University 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Central Florida 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
#151 Florida International University 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
#182 Belmont University 1 +
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1 +
#194 Mississippi State University 1 +
#202 University of Wyoming 1 +
#212 University of New Mexico 1 +
LAC #46 Furman University 1 +
LAC #46 Trinity College 1 +
LAC #50 The University of the South 1 +
LAC #55 Centre College 1 +
#317 East Tennessee State University 1 +
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1 +
Austin Peay State University 1 +
Barry University 1 +
Butler University 1 +
Carson-Newman University 1 +
Charleston Southern University 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 1 +
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1 +
Florida Southern College 1 +
Jacksonville University 1 +
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1 +
Maryville College 1 +
McGill University 1 +
Murray State University 1 +
Northumbria University 1 +
Parsons The New School for Design 1 +
Reichman University IDC Herzliya 1 +
Rhode Island School of Design 1 +
Tennessee Technological University 1 +
Tennessee Wesleyan University 1 +
United States Coast Guard Academy 1 +
Universidad Catolica de Valencia 1 +
University of Alabama in Huntsville 1 +
University of Glasgow 1 +
University of Lynchburg 1 +
University of North Georgia 1 +
University of Oxford 1 +
University of Tampa 1 +
University of Tennessee: Chattanooga 1 +
Western Kentucky University 1 +
Wingate University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 41 74 103 72 52
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#3 Yale University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#3 Harvard College 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#6 University of Chicago 1 1 + 1 + 3
#6 Stanford University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#9 Duke University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#10 Northwestern University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#12 Dartmouth College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#13 Brown University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#13 Vanderbilt University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#17 Cornell University 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 1 + 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 2 1 + 4
#22 Georgetown University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#22 Emory University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#23 University of Michigan 1 + 1 2 1 + 1 + 6
#24 University of Southern California 1 1
#25 New York University 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#25 University of Virginia 1 + 1 2 1 + 1 + 6
#28 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 4 1 + 1 + 8
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#28 Tufts University 1 + 1 1 1 + 4
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 1 + 1 + 3
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#36 Boston College 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#36 University of Rochester 1 1 + 2
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 1 + 1 + 3
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 2 3
#41 Boston University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#42 Brandeis University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#44 Tulane University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#48 University of Georgia 1 + 1 4 1 + 1 + 8
#49 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#51 Purdue University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#51 Lehigh University 1 1
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1 1 + 3
#55 Florida State University 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#59 University of Washington 1 + 1
#62 Syracuse University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1 2 1 + 1 + 6
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 1 + 1 + 3
#68 Texas A&M University 1 + 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 1 + 3
#72 Fordham University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#74 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3 1 + 4
#77 Clemson University 1 2 1 + 4
#77 Baylor University 1 1 + 2
#79 North Carolina State University 1 + 1 2
#80 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#83 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 2 1 + 1 + 6
#83 Elon University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#89 Howard University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#97 University of South Florida 1 2 3
#99 University of Utah 1 + 1 1 + 3
#99 Auburn University 1 + 1 9 1 + 12
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#103 University of San Francisco 1 + 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 + 1 21 1 + 24
#105 Drexel University 1 1 + 2
#105 University of Denver 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#117 Arizona State University 1 + 1 2
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1 2 1 + 5
#121 Chapman University 1 1 + 2
#124 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1 + 1 3 1 + 6
#136 Samford University 1 + 1 2 1 + 5
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1 10 1 + 13
#137 DePaul University 1 1 + 2
Penn State University Park 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 + 1 + 3
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1
College of William and Mary 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2018-2022 2021 2016-2020 2015-2019 Total
All schools 10 25 12 26 17
#2 Amherst College 1 1 + 2
#6 Bowdoin College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#6 Carleton College 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Claremont McKenna College 1 1 + 2
#11 Vassar College 1 + 1
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#11 Middlebury College 1 2 1 + 1 + 5
#13 Davidson College 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#15 Hamilton College 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#15 Grinnell College 1 1 + 2
#18 Barnard College 1 1 + 2
#18 Colgate University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#18 University of Richmond 1 1 1 + 3
#18 United States Air Force Academy 1 1 + 1 + 3
#20 Wesleyan University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Colby College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#25 Bates College 1 + 1
#27 Colorado College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1
#31 Kenyon College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#31 Bryn Mawr College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#33 Scripps College 1 1 + 2
#34 Bucknell University 1 1
#36 Mount Holyoke College 1 1
#38 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#39 Denison University 1 1 + 2
#40 Occidental College 1 1
#46 Furman University 1 + 1 1 1 + 4
#46 Trinity College 1 + 1 1 + 3
#50 The University of the South 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#55 Centre College 1 + 1 3 1 + 6
#61 Gettysburg College 1 + 1 + 2

AP Scores

(2020-2021)
Number of students took AP test
355
Number of tests taken
766
25%
25%
36%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(25)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
Human Geography
Statistics
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
Human Geography
Statistics
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Computer Science Principles
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Art History
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(22)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
American Football
Softball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(50+)
Bible Study Group
Chapel Advisory Committee
Community Service
Computer Club
French Club
German Club
Bible Study Group
Chapel Advisory Committee
Community Service
Computer Club
French Club
German Club
Habitat for Humanity
Latin Club
RAP (Raiders Against Prejudice)
Readers’ Circle
Religious Round Table
Spanish Club
Spirit Committee
Writers’ Collective
Abshire Civic Leadership Fellows
Baylor Players Officers (drama)
Boarding Admission Council
Community Service (R.E.S.P.E.C.T) Board
Cum Laude
Debate Club
Dorm Prefect
Exchange Program
Inner Circle
Jamaica Service Leadership Trip
Joe Key Leadership Award
Mu Alpha Theta
National Honor Society
Peer Support Network
Peer Tutors
Red Circle
Round Table
STAT Officers (Students Today
Alums Tomorrow)
Student Athletic Advisory Committee
Student Council
Student Diversity Leadership Unite Team
Walkabout Freshman Trip Leaders
Earth Advocates
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Mock Trial
Philosophy Club
Science Club
SEC (Student Events Committe)
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Arts

(10)
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
3D Art
Digital Design
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Contact Info

http://www.baylorschool.org
171 Baylor School Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-267-5902
admission@baylorschool.org
Tennessee

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1893
Campus Size: 690 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: school.None

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 8132
SSAT: 1516
ISEE: 430275
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 5

Frequently Ask Questions about Baylor School

Tell me a bit about Baylor School.
Baylor School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Tennessee, US. It was founded 1893 , and currently has about 1079 students, 13.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.baylorschool.org.
Does Baylor School have rigorous academic requirements?
Baylor School is offering 25 AP courses.

In recent years, 25 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Baylor School also have 84% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Baylor School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.99% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.23% go to top 25, and about 1.59% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Baylor School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Baylor School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Baylor School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Baylor School in 2024 is $67,300 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@baylorschool.org .
Where is Baylor School located?
Baylor School is located in the State of Tennessee of USA.
How popular is Baylor School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Baylor School is among the most popular schools, within top 59 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Baylor School has been favorited by 587 users.
How to start with an application with Baylor School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Baylor School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Baylor School’s official site: http://www.baylorschool.org or call them at 423-267-5902.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Baylor School?
Yes, here are few: McCallie School, St. Andrew's-Sewanee School and Darlington School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Baylor School?
The overall rating for Baylor School is A.

The section ratings of Baylor School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is renowned as the heart of country music. The city is home to iconic venues like the Grand Ole Opry House, where the famous radio show is held, and the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the genre’s rich history, while downtown Nashville’s vibrant District features honky-tonks offering live music. The city also hosts Vanderbilt University and is a hub for music, arts, and Southern culture, attracting visitors from around the world.
Population (2022) 596,462
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 2%
Nearby Airport Nashville International Airport

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