Campus & Student Life at Taylor University

Home to about 2,076 undergraduates in 2020, Taylor U is a small, private university located in Upland, Indiana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Taylor U offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Taylor U can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Taylor U Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Taylor University is Affiliated With the Interdenominational Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Interdenominational faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Interdenominational Colleges and Universities.

Taylor U Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Taylor U. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Taylor U Disability Services.

Taylor U for the Military

While not a "service academy", Taylor U does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Taylor U Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Taylor U for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Taylor University

Taylor U offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Taylor University

Taylor U has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,076 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,724 (83.0%). Part-time attendance was 352 (17.0%).

Taylor University is Ranked #815 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Taylor U is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Taylor U #815 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Taylor U by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Taylor U Diversity Guide.

Taylor University Competes in the NIAA

Taylor U has a total of 330 student athletes, 198 men and 132 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Taylor University Athletics