Baylor stands apart as a Christian research university, believing that all truth is God’s truth, fully open to inquiry and debate within the free marketplace of ideas that top-tier academic institutions foster.

Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.
President, Baylor University; Past Chairman and Current Board Member, ACE; Chairman NCAA Board of Governors; Chairman, Big12 Board of Directors
Baylor President, Dr. Linda A. Livingstone

A Preeminent Christian Research University

Baylor University’s vision affirms that the world needs a preeminent research university that is unambiguously Christian. In 2021, Baylor was recognized as an R1 research institution, a significant benchmark in the University's continued focus and investment in research at the highest levels. Through top-tier research and scholarship, R1 universities bring their voice to bear in addressing our world’s most meaningful challenges. As Baylor achieves preeminence as a Christian research university, it enables researchers from throughout the University to infuse the quest for solutions, at the highest levels, with Baylor’s distinct voice and mission.