The student-faculty ratio at Taylor University is 13:1, and the school has 62 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Taylor University include: Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Visual and Performing Arts; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
13:1
Total faculty
135 full time
66 part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
84%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students62%
20-4934%
50 or more4%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
87%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
94%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
90%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
78%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
83%
6-year graduation rate of international students
88%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
-
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
-
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
-
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
3%
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
1.5%
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
0.3%
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.8%
Enlisted in the military
0.3%
Enrolled in continuing education
12.9%
Attended a graduate education program
2.5%
Attended a graduate engineering program
0%
Attended medical school
3.6%
Attended a graduate nursing program
0.3%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Asbury College
Ball State University
Baylor University
Boston University
Butler University
Seeking continuing education
0%
No information provided by graduate
7.1%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Chris Holtmann, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Ohio State University, Paige Cunningham, Executive Director, The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, Dan and Jim Gordon, Chairman of the Board and CEO respectively, Gordon Food Service, Inc.
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
start of third year
Credits apply to multiple majors
always
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Education 15%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 14%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 14%
Visual and Performing Arts 10%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 8%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Marketing$52,300
Accounting$51,300
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,300
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism$62,800
Public Relations & Advertising$37,800
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$43,900
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Exercise Physiology
Physiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Journalism, Other
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Public Relations/Image Management
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Systems Engineering
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Art Therapy/Therapist
Behavioral Aspects of Health
Health Professions and Related Programs
Public Health Education and Promotion
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Sociology and Anthropology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Youth Ministry
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Minors
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Mathematics and Statistics
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Keyboard Instruments
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Natural Resources and Conservation
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
General Literature
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Social Sciences
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Behavioral Aspects of Health
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Associate, Bachelor's, Master's
Combined-degree programs
-
Student participation in special study options
Internships95%
Study abroad65%
Independent study53%
Distance learning43%
Honors program22%
Student participation in special academic programs
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience100%
Writing in the disciplines100%
First-year experiences90%
Service learning18%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-medicine
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural
Subject areas offering education certification
11
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
129
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
0%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Los Angeles Film Studies Center, Ausable Institute of Environmental Studies Program (MI)
Student exchange programs offered with
Azusa Pacific University
Bethel University
Calvin College
George Fox University
Gordon College
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
0
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas, The
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Cambodia
Cameroon
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
65%
Consortia
Consortia
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
Consortium of Christian Colleges
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
