Wayland Baptist University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Wayland Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wayland Baptist University.  The university is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.  The university is also accredited by the Texas Education Agency for teacher certification and Veterans training.