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
Football Stadium McLane Stadium
Mascot Baylor University Judge Lady, Baylor University Judge Joy
| Motto | Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | For Church, For Texas |
| Established | 1845 |
| Type | Private |
| Affiliation | Baptist |
| Endowment | $1.153 billion (2014) |
| President | Kenneth Winston Starr |
| Provost | David E. Garland-Interim |
Academic staff | 936 |
| Students | 16,263 |
| Undergraduates | 13,859 |
| Postgraduates | 2,404 |
| Location | Waco, Texas, United States |
| Campus | Urban ("College town") 1,000 acres (3 km²) |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – Big 12 |
| Sports | 19 varsity teams |
| Nickname | Bears / Lady Bears |
| Mascot | Judge Joy & Judge Lady (live bears) Bruiser (costumed) |
| Affiliations | Baptist General Convention of Texas SACS NAICU ASAIHL |
| Website | www |
