Baylor University, established in 1845 in Waco, Texas, is the oldest continuously operating university in the state and the world's largest Baptist institution of higher learning. Chartered by the Republic of Texas and affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Baylor is a private Christian research university committed to integrating academic excellence with Christian values within a caring community .​

Baylor offers a vibrant campus community for over 20,000 students, providing a blend of interdisciplinary research and a faculty committed to teaching and scholarship. With 133 undergraduate degree programs, 82 master's programs, and 50 doctoral programs, Baylor maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, ensuring personalized attention and fostering a nurturing academic environment .