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Overview

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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Official information of Baylor School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Boarding
A- Matriculation
A+ Academics
A Extracurricular activities
B- Community
A Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $67,300
# of Students: 1,070
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 29%
AP Courses: 16
Endowment: $140,187/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 84%
SAT: 1370/1600
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Matriculation

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 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Florida State University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 George Washington University 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Texas A&M University 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1
Auburn University 1
#99 University of Utah 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
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 Samford University 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #46 Furman University 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
LAC #50 The University of the South 1
Agnes Scott College 1
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1
Austin Peay State University 1
Barry University 1
Belmont University 1
Butler University 1
Carson-Newman University 1
Centre College 1
Charleston Southern University 1
College of Charleston 1
Colorado State University 1
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 1
East Tennessee State University 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach Campus 1
Florida International University 1
Florida Southern College 1
Georgia Military College 1
Hampden-Sydney College 1
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
Jacksonville University 1
Lake Forest College 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1
Maryville College 1
McGill University 1
Mississippi State University 1
Murray State University 1
Northumbria University 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Presbyterian College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Saint Mary's College 1
Tennessee Technological University 1
Tennessee Wesleyan University 1
Trinity University 1
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
University of Alabama 1
University of Alabama in Huntsville 1
University of Central Florida 1
University of Glasgow 1
University of Lynchburg 1
University of Mississippi 1
University of New Mexico 1
University of North Georgia 1
University of Oxford 1
University of Tampa 1
University of Tennessee: Chattanooga 1
University of Wyoming 1
Western Kentucky University 1
Wingate University 1
Wofford College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 16)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
European History
Human Geography
Statistics
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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

(Total 22)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Football
Softball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 10)
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
3D Art
Digital Design
Band
Choir
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Studio Art
3D Art
Digital Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 17)
Bible Study Group
Chapel Advisory Committee
Community Service
Computer Club
Earth Advocates Fellowship of Christian Athletes
French Club
German Club
Habitat for Humanity
Latin Club
Mock Trial Philosophy Club
Bible Study Group
Chapel Advisory Committee
Community Service
Computer Club
Earth Advocates Fellowship of Christian Athletes
French Club
German Club
Habitat for Humanity
Latin Club
Mock Trial Philosophy Club
RAP (Raiders Against Prejudice)
Readers’ Circle
Religious Round Table
Science Club SEC (Student Events Committe)
Spanish Club
Spirit Committee
Writers’ Collective
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1893
Campus Size: 690 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: None

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, Zoom, Vericant
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 8132
SSAT: 1516
ISEE: 430275

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 31)
4.8/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 9)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.8 / 5 Student Life
4.9 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.8 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 113)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Baylor School

01.
Tell me a bit about Baylor School.
Baylor School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Nashville, Tennessee, US. It was founded 1893, and currently has about 1070 students, 29.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.baylorschool.org.
02.
Does Baylor School have rigorous academic requirements?
Baylor School is offering 16 AP courses.

In recent years, 50 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Baylor School also have 84% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Baylor School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 9.19% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 8.65% go to top 25, and about 1.62% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Baylor School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Baylor School in 2024 is $63,465 ~ $64,065, 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 .
06.
Where is Baylor School located?
Baylor School is located in the State of Tennessee of USA. The closest major city is Nashville, which is about 109 miles away from school. Most families can choose Nashville International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
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 56 for all US schools.

Also Baylor School has been favorited by 577 users.
08.
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.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Baylor School?
Yes, here are few: 'Iolani School, Darlington School and Asheville School.

The closest major city is Nashville. You can find out more schools near Nashville here.
10.
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
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