WATCH: Baylor's Journey to R1

When Baylor University was recognized in December 2021 as an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, it represented the attainment of a long-held goal. This milestone was reached through many purposeful steps over the last 20 years, galvanized in recent years through Baylor's strategic plan, Illuminate. Top-tier research strengthens our commitment to pursue truth and discover solutions that positively impact others and address the world’s biggest challenges.

Discover Baylor's R1 timeline below, from vision to reality.