Taylor University, founded in 1846, is a Christian liberal arts college in Indiana with students, faculty, and staff dedicated to living life together in a discipleship community. We continually engage in campus and community activities including long-standing traditions, community outreach, athletics, wing events, and more. In addition, 80% of our students travel abroad and 97% are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation. Explore our rigorous academic programs and active student life and if you have questions, please feel free to contact us at 800-882-3456.

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

All student applications are evaluated by the same set of standards. Academic preparedness and achievement are examined through the applicant’s grade point average, class rank (if applicable), and SAT, ACT, or CLT scores. Challenging curriculum, including advanced placement and dual credit courses from a college, will be given special consideration. First year students have graduated from high school but have not taken college courses after high school graduation.

Transfer

All student applications are evaluated by the same set of standards. Academic preparedness and achievement are examined through the applicant’s grade point average, class rank (if applicable), and SAT, ACT, or CLT scores. A maximum of 64 hours of credits may be transferred from an accredited two-year college. You must complete 50 percent of the minimum degree hours at Taylor University. Coursework must have a grade of C- or better to be accepted.

Additional Information

With more than 60 majors across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and a Foundational Core curriculum that promotes a broad base of knowledge, Taylor encourages students to ask hard questions, apply themselves to the tasks at hand, and embrace their callings. Our dedication to excellence in and out of the classroom has led to national recognition.

  • Taylor ranks second among Indiana schools, including Notre Dame, Butler, and Purdue, and second nationally among CCCU schools, including Trinity, Westmont, and Calvin, for average incoming freshman SAT score.
  • Wide variety of study and service abroad opportunities, Taylor is ranked third nationally of baccalaureate schools for the number of students who experienced a short-term trip.
  • 97% of graduates secure a full-time or part-time job, post-graduate internship, or graduate school placement six months after graduation.
You commit your time, potential, and resources with the belief that the outcome is worth the cost. Taylor is committed to being a shareholder with you in this investment. Knowledgeable faculty, challenging programs, and a caring community are some of the ways we invest in your future. We are also committed to extending our financial resources to make your Taylor education a reality.  98% of students receive financial aid, including merit-based and need-based.  Learn about scholarship and grant options at taylor.edu/finaid

Visit us

A campus visit will bring you closer to the reality of life as a Taylor student. You’ll meet Taylor students and professors in your field of interest, attend Chapel, see the campus where you could spend four years, and have a chance to try the food in the Dining Commons! We offer two types of visits to introduce you to the Taylor experience: Personal Visits every Monday-Friday and one Saturday per month or University-Hosted Events. Learn more and register at taylor.edu/visit

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Admissions office

Visit us

Address

236 W Reade Ave
Upland, IN 46989, United States of America

Phone number

765-998-5560

Region

Midwest

Midwest