236 West Reade Ave.
Upland, IN 46989

Taylor University is located in Upland, Indiana, and was founded in 1846 by Bishop William Taylor, making it one of the oldest evangelical Christian schools in America. Though Taylor University was originally located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the present location was created in 1893 because of the state's population boom. In 1992, the Indiana School re-established a campus in Fort Wayne.

The Indiana school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission NCA Academic Quality Improvement Program and offers students a variety of bachelor's degrees along with master's degrees in environmental science, business, higher education and student development, and religious studies. In 2008, U.S. News & World Report ranked Taylor University as the top baccalaureate college in the Midwest region, while Princeton Review called the Indiana school one of the top 161 colleges in the Midwest.

In addition to creating a strong academic program, Taylor University also strives to emphasize Christian values, and created the Life Together Covenant, which outlines the Indiana school's expectations for its community. The covenant at Taylor University covers a wide range of goals, including that students and faculty will love God, others and themselves. Faithful participation in chapel is also expected.

Quick Facts:

More than 1,800 students attend Taylor University, representing 44 states and 23 foreign countries.

Thirty-one percent of students at Taylor University are Indiana residents.

The student body at the Indiana school is 55 percent female and 45 percent male. Seven percent of students identify themselves as minorities, while three percent of students at Taylor University are international students.

Education and business are the most popular majors at Taylor University and enroll 30 percent of students. Exercise science and media communication are the fastest growing majors at the Indiana school.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Taylor University is 13-to-1, with more than 50 percent of classes having less than 20 students.

All faculty at Taylor University profess Christian beliefs. Eighty-five percent have earned the highest degree in their field, while 65 percent are tenured.

Taylor University is a member of the NAIA and offers students 15 sports. More than 800 students play intramurals or participate in lacrosse or equestrian club teams.

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