Wednesday 25 February 2015

Baylor University - University in Waco, Texas


Baylor University is a private Baptist university in Waco, Texas. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and was one of the first
educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States.
Address:                   1311 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706, United States
Football Stadium     McLane Stadium
Mascot                      Baylor University Judge Lady, Baylor University Judge Joy
MottoPro Ecclesia, Pro Texana (Latin)
Motto in English
For Church, For Texas
Established1845
TypePrivate
AffiliationBaptist
Endowment$1.153 billion (2014)
PresidentKenneth Winston Starr
ProvostDavid E. Garland-Interim
Academic staff
936
Students16,263
Undergraduates13,859
Postgraduates2,404
LocationWaco, Texas, United States
CampusUrban ("College town")
1,000 acres (3 km²)
ColorsGreen and Gold          
AthleticsNCAA Division I – Big 12
Sports19 varsity teams
NicknameBears / Lady Bears
MascotJudge Joy & Judge Lady (live bears)
Bruiser (costumed)
AffiliationsBaptist General Convention of Texas
SACS
NAICU
ASAIHL
Websitewww.baylor.edu

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