What is Wayland Baptist University?
Wayland Baptist University (WBU) is a four year academic university. It was established in Plainview, Texas, in l908 as a private liberal arts school. Today it is a private, church-related co-educational University that serves both a traditional and non-traditional student population. The University has extension campuses in Hawaii, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, and Alaska. Anchorage was established in 1985 with 12 students and has seen consistent growth. In 2006, the Anchorage campus moved to a new location at 7801 E. 32nd Ave at the corner of E. 32nd Ave. and Old Muldoon Road. We also have campuses in Wasilla, Ft. Richardson Army Post, and Elmendorf AFB.