#183 nationally · R1 · Texas

Baylor University research spending

Baylor University spent $82M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #183 among US R1 and R2 universities and #15 in Texas.

$82Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#183of 297 nationally
#15 of 28in Texas (1% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
180Howard University MedDCR1$85M
181San Jose State UniversityCAR2$83M
182The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley MedTXR2$82M
183Baylor UniversityTXR1$82M
184William & MaryVAR1$82M
185Boston CollegeMAR1$81M
186Florida Atlantic University MedFLR1$78M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Baylor University run through its research office: https://research.baylor.edu/

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Questions

How much does Baylor University spend on research?
Baylor University reported $82M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Baylor University rank nationally for research spending?
#183 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #15 of 28 in Texas.
Is Baylor University an R1 university?
Baylor University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.