Baylor University (BU) Off-Campus Housings

Casita provides students with a wide range of options for off-campus Baylor University student accommodation. There is an available Waco, Texas student hall offered by Casita in close proximity to the university’s campus; it includes single rooms and studios. This student accommodation option is fitted with several useful amenities and features that make life easier for students staying there; these amenities include on-site laundry facilities, game rooms, and common lounges, among others.

Why Study at Baylor University?

Baylor University is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas that was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas. Baylor is located in Waco, Texas and accepts thousands of students annually from across the 50 states and from over 90 different countries across the globe. Baylor University is a top-ranked learning institution and research facility with a total enrollment of around 20,000 students, both graduate and undergraduate. Baylor students interact with outstanding full-time faculty from their first days on campus. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, with an average undergraduate class size of 28. The Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative, which opened in 2013, supports research and development and takes innovative ideas from concept to market. The Princeton Review ranks Baylor's entrepreneurship program as the fifth best in the country, with high marks for the number of start-ups launched by graduates of the program. Additionally, over 75% of Baylor graduates go on to find jobs or start graduate school within 180 days of graduation. The university has around 12 different schools and colleges that are highly recognised in the country and whose high quality of education attracts students both locally and globally.

Departments and Divisions

Baylor University has a wide range of colleges, schools, educational centres, and special programs in which students can enrol. Baylor colleges include the College of Arts and Sciences, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, Law School, School of Music, Hankamer School of Business, School of Education, and the School of Engineering and Computer Sciences. There are 142 baccalaureate programs, 75 master's, and 42 doctoral programs in different fields, including Accounting, Art History, Astronomy, Business Administration, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Classics, Communication, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Economics, Engineering, English, Finance, Journalism, Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Law, among many others.

Facilities and Resources

Baylor University has a lively and vibrant campus that houses a variety of useful facilities and resources for students to make use of and excel in their academic pursuits, their social lives, and their professional careers. The available on-campus amenities and activities range from libraries to athletics and student clubs. 

Libraries

Baylor University strives to create an inclusive learning environment for its students, with all the resources and materials being accessible and within reach at all times. This is why the university has a number of different libraries, both on campus and online. These libraries are fitted with data archives, online databases, material resources, and all the necessary documents and services students would need to complete an assignment or a research project. Students can also consult librarians and ask for help whenever needed. 

Athletics

Baylor University has a renowned athletics department with a wide range of  sports in which students can partake or compete. The available sports at Baylor are numerous and include Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Golf, Cross Country, and Track and Field, among others. 

Recreation

Baylor Campus Recreation provides a welcoming environment where all students can learn new skills or polish their pre-existing skills. The university has several indoor and outdoor facilities that help students nurture their skills and express themselves with ease. These facilities include Bear Park, BSB Fields, Edgefield, McLean Tennis Courts, Marrs McLean Gym, Russell Gymnasium, and Bear Trail, among others. Students can reserve facilities, rent equipment and gear, attend camps and educational workshops, and benefit from the on-campus massage therapy.

Health and Wellness

Baylor University has a Health Service Centre that provides an array of services, including general health services, lab services, physical services, psychiatric services, a pharmacy, and telehealth services for remote consultations and advice. The university also has a counselling centre that offers professional psychiatric services and helps them through any issues they might encounter. Baylor also has a wellness centre that cultivates a culture of wellness on campus through health education programs and support services that impact students, faculty, staff, and the local community. 

Baylor University Student Accommodation

Students at Baylor University can choose to live at the available on-campus Waco, Texas residence halls. There are several benefits to living in on-campus Baylor University housing, including access to on-campus resources such as campus events, dining halls, libraries, and classrooms all being within reach, making it easy to be involved in the Baylor community. There are about 20 different available residence halls that students can choose from, with different room types ranging from single to triple rooms.

Nearby Universities

Baylor University has a strategic city location that is in close proximity to a number of other Texan universities and colleges. Of the nearby institutions, Texas State Technical College in Waco and Tarleton State University are both located a 12-minute car ride away.