Baylor University is a private, coeducational university chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845. Baylor is the oldest university in Texas and one of the nation's major church-related universities. Over 12,000 students are enrolled on the main Waco campus, including more than 1,100 graduate students.

Located on a beautifully landscaped 428-acre campus adjacent to the historic Brazos River, Baylor offers over 75 masters and doctoral programs.

Graduate students have access to the latest computer technology, including office desktop and laboratory computers.

About Waco:

Waco got its name from its original inhabitants, the Waco Indians, and was an important cattle-drive stop on the Chisholm Trail following the Civil War. Waco is located in the center of Texas and is within driving distance of most major cultural and urban centers in the state - Dallas and Fort Worth are just 92 miles north, Houston is 200 miles southeast, Austin and San Antonio are 90 and 179 miles south, respectively.

Waco offers a variety of educational and recreational facilities. The McLennan Community College and the Texas State Technical College also are located in Waco. The Waco Civic Center, Ferrell Special Events Center, Baylor Theater, Waco Symphony, and the Baylor School of Music provide outstanding dramatic and musical entertainment. As a member of the Big 12 Athletic Conference, Baylor provides first-rate athletic entertainment. The Brazos River Walk, Lake Waco, the Baylor Marina, and one of the largest municipal parks in the country, along with the Central Texas Zoological Park, provide many outdoor recreational opportunities. Waco was recently identified by a Chicago-based international economic and development company as one of the ten best cities in which to live.