Baylor University, or simply Baylor, is a private Baptist research university in Waco, Texas. Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. Baylor is the oldest continuously operating university in Texas and one of the first educational institutions west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Located on the banks of the Brazos River next to I-35, between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, the university's 1,000-acre campus is the largest Baptist university in the world. As of fall, 2020, Baylor had a total enrollment of 19,522. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. Baylor University's athletic teams, known as the Bears, participate in 19 intercollegiate sports.
| Motto | Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | For Church, For Texas |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | February 1, 1845 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist General Convention of Texas |
| Academic affiliations | SACS, NAICU, ASAIHL, SURA |
| Endowment | $1.70 billion (2021) |
| President | Linda Livingstone |
| Provost | Nancy Brickhouse |
| Administrative staff | 1,385 |
| Students | 19,522 (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 14,399 (Fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 5,123 (Fall 2020) |
| Campus | Urban ("College town"), 1,000 acres |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Judge Joy & Judge Lady (live bears), Bruiser and Marigold (costumed) |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FBS – Big 12 |
關於Baylor University
Waco, Texas-based Baptist university founded by the last Congress of the Republic of Texas. It is the oldest university in Texas.
Baylor University的成就
The 2011-12 athletic year became known as the Year of the Bear due to the success of the school's football team and their men's and women's basketball teams.
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