Taylor University
Taylor University
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About this organization
Mission
Develop servant leaders to minister Christ's redemptive love and truth to a world in need.
About
In order to advance our mission, Taylor University is committed to the following purposes: -Whole Person Focused: We involve students in learning experiences imbued with a vital Christian interpretation of truth and life which foster their intellectual, emotional, physical, vocational, social, and spiritual development. -Biblically Anchored and Liberal Arts Grounded: We offer a liberal arts, professional, and life-long education based upon the conviction all truth has its source in God and His Word. See Schedule O for continuation- -Christ Centered: Our Christian faith should permeate all learning, leading to a consistent life of worship, servant leadership, stewardship, and world outreach. -Faith and Learning Integrated: We strive to create specific experiences where the integrative focus of a Christian liberal arts education is clarified, personalized, and applied. -World Engaging: We contribute to the advancement of human knowledge and understanding and serve the evangelical Christian church and the larger (public) community for the glory of God. -Servant Leader Motivated: We foster a biblical model of relationships acknowledging both unity and diversity of the followers of Christ within a covenant community, which can be evidenced in a continuing lifestyle of service to and concern for others.At Taylor University we are actively seeking students who possess exceptional academic preparation and are ready to contribute to our robust learning community. This year's incoming freshman class had an average GPA of 3.8 and an ACT of 25. At Taylor University we will work hard to provide the people, the services, the tools, and the environment - in general, the resources - to help students successfully pursue their calling.These outstanding students help us get noticed. Taylor University, year after year, continues to receive recognition at the highest levels in the various college and university rankings. Taylor University received the ranking of #1 in the category Regional Colleges-Midwest from U.S. News & World Report and Taylor has remained in the top 3 in this ranking for the past 23 years. U.S. News & World Report also ranked Taylor #2 for committment to undergraduate teaching, #1 in both graduation and retention rates, and #3 in student excellence rank. Taylor was also highly ranked by The Princeton Review and Forbes. Open Doors ranks Taylor 4th among the nation's baccalaureate institutions for undergraduate participation rate in study abroad programs and ranks Taylor 5th among baccalaureates nationally for the actual number of undergraduate students participating, and 2nd nationally for short-term duration trips. Each of the publications measured criteria that cited the academic excellence of Taylor's faculty and students, (current retention 85%, graduation rate 77%), the percentage of students studying abroad, and the investment made by alumni.Focus on International Study510 students earned academic credit while participating in over 30 programs in over 34 countries. Students also earned credit in service programs in over 34 countries. Students also earned credit in service learning or cross cultural programs as short-term missionaries to U.S. cities. Taylor University also has a student exchange agreement with a university in South Korea that provides the opportunity for a limited number of students from each institution to spend one semester as a guest student on the other's campus. This program promotes cross-cultural understanding as well as offering a full semester of college credit.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The mission of taylor university is to develop servant leaders marked with a passion to minister christ's redemptive love and truth to a world in need.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Develop servant leaders to minister christ's redemptive love and truth to a world in need.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as IN.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 236 West Reade Avenue, Upland, IN, 46989.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 2254 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $748,235.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1846.
- The organization pays $37,976,112 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,686,020 in fundraising expenses.
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