C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
65/100 · earnings-weighted

Taylor University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Upland, Indiana 46989
Taylor University campus, Upland, IN
Taylor University campus, Upland, IN. Photo: Jorfer, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
C
42/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,398
Total Enrollment
77%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Taylor University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,198
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,142
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
73.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,220
Average SAT
13.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 53rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Taylor University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Science$77,081$108,812+2%#123 of 349#82—
Marketing$49,939$78,191+13%#89 of 516#50$17,682
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,504$76,192+12%#206 of 1176#120$23,403
Accounting and Related Services$61,164—————
Finance and Financial Management Services$60,336————$16,000
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$30,723$57,113-8%#46 of 64#35$20,500
Film/Video and Photographic Arts—$50,403+15%#35 of 144#12—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,389$50,237+6%#231 of 680#150$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,028$45,105-12%#305 of 345#282$19,500
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$25,471$40,573-16%#103 of 137#87$18,521
Psychology$30,311$39,400-22%#985 of 1027#955$22,750
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$37,035—————
Design and Applied Arts$31,921————$22,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Taylor University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $250,846
  • Avg rent near campus: $864/mo — vs ~$596/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46953 (7.0% cap, Marion)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $38,140 $38,140
Room $5,368
Board $5,520
Total Cost (On-Campus) $53,492 $53,492

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
18%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Elementary Education and Teaching 41 grads/yr Psychology, General 29 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 27 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 24 grads/yr Public Relations/Image Management 20 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 16 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 15 grads/yr Social Work 14 grads/yr Computer Science 12 grads/yr Pastoral Studies/Counseling 11 grads/yr Graphic Design 10 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 10 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10 grads/yr Physiology, General 9 grads/yr Engineering, General 9 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 9 grads/yr Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 8 grads/yr Finance, General 8 grads/yr Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Taylor University's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Student Demographics

2,398
Total Students
54%
Women
84%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 5%
Black 3%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 71%
Hybrid (Some Online) 13%
Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 84%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Taylor University?
Taylor University has an acceptance rate of 76%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Taylor University?
Tuition at Taylor University is $38,140 for in-state students and $38,140 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Taylor University?
The graduation rate at Taylor University is 77%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Taylor University a good school?
Taylor University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Taylor University?
Taylor University has a total enrollment of 2,398 students. Most students (84%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology