Taylor University's Upland Campus: At a Glance. FOUNDED: 1846; MAJORS: 102 majors; STUDENT BODY: 1879 students from 46 States and 24 countries; LOCATION: Upland, Indiana; HONORS: U.S.News & World Report - Taylor University's Upland campus has received a first-place ranking in the Midwestern Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelors.The Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities recognized Taylor for having the highest number percentage and actual number of students studying abroad for a semester.