Baylor University is a private Christian (Baptist-affiliated) research university in Waco, Texas, founded in 1845 — the oldest continually operating university in Texas. With about 15,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students, Baylor is one of the largest Baptist universities in the world. Notable academic strengths include the Hankamer School of Business, the George W. Truett Theological Seminary, the School of Engineering & Computer Science, and pre-health programs. The Bears compete in NCAA Division I in the Big 12; football, basketball, and baseball all have national championships in t…