Taylor University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 73.5% acceptance rate, Taylor is accessible, but the enrolled class is still strong: the average GPA is 3.81. Because Taylor requires test scores and 63% submit the SAT, aim toward the upper half of its SAT range, roughly 1200 to 1320, with 1320+ putting you in a stronger position.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Taylor University facts and stats
Taylor University enrolls about 2,503 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Taylor has an 89% freshman retention rate, which is well above the national average of roughly 70%. The university’s 6-year graduation rate is 73%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Taylor is test-required for admissions.
Upland, IN
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Key Taylor University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
April 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Taylor requires SAT or ACT scores and its Regular Decision deadline is August 1, take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use a summer retake as your last Taylor-focused superscoring opportunity, since fall senior-year retakes will be too late for the August 1 deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Taylor is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $40,464, and 57% of students receive aid; the average merit award is $22,900. Submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline to be considered for need-based aid.

Taylor University’s tuition, fees, room, and board total about $51,992 before aid. About 57% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $32,038, which can substantially reduce the billed cost. Merit awards average $22,900 for students who qualify. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,666.
Student life at Taylor University
97% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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