Baylor 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,232

Cost of attendance at Baylor University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,232

Cost of attendance at Baylor University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Baylor University was $46,039. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Baylor

Baylor net price calculator

$46,039

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Baylor for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$46,039	$5,906 (15%)	$28,078	$28,517	$30,399	$34,353	$45,366
2021	$40,133	$1,761 (5%)	$25,980	$31,165	$31,907	$34,984	$43,975
2020	$38,372	$3,214 (9%)	$26,726	$29,849	$31,343	$35,300	$42,722
2019	$35,158	$2,466 (7%)	$24,220	$25,887	$28,185	$32,628	$40,716
2018	$37,624	$1,330 (4%)	$26,201	$28,038	$31,364	$33,586	$40,884
2017	$36,294	$1,881 (5%)	$27,222	$27,694	$29,433	$32,721	$38,993
2016	$34,413	$487 (1%)	$28,128	$27,851	$30,065	$32,247	$37,236
2015	$34,900	$1,180 (3%)	$26,449	$28,106	$30,446	$32,989	$38,516
2014	$33,720	--	$26,425	$27,775	$30,643	$32,273	$37,474

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Baylor University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$68,150	$1,402 (2%)	$50,232	$16,616	$1,302
2021	$66,748	$2,200 (3%)	$49,246	$16,218	$1,284
2020	$64,548	$2,282 (4%)	$47,364	$15,920	$1,264
2019	$62,266	$2,142 (4%)	$45,542	$15,494	$1,230
2018	$60,124	$1,668 (3%)	$43,790	$15,134	$1,200
2017	$58,456	$1,880 (3%)	$42,006	$15,006	$1,444
2016	$56,576	$2,616 (5%)	$40,198	$15,102	$1,276
2015	$53,960	$8	$38,120	$14,590	$1,250
2014	$53,952	$2,320 (4%)	$35,972	$16,610	$1,370
2013	$51,632	--	$33,916	$16,352	$1,364

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Baylor provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,321 dormitories available to its students at $7,200 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Baylor is $800 per month.
Does Baylor provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Baylor for one academic year is $6,074, which works out to $675 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Baylor estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,302.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Baylor estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,318

If living off-campus, with family: $3,946

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,946
How much is Baylor application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Baylor offers the following payment plans: Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Baylor University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,093	$2,093
For out-of-state students	$2,093	$2,093

Housing and Meal

Baylor University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Baylor University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,074	$7,200	N/A	21	5,321
2021	$6,074	$7,200	N/A	21	5,091
2020	$5,842	$7,150	N/A	21	5,103
2019	$5,675	$6,920	N/A	19	5,370
2018	$5,513	$6,650	N/A	21	5,380
2017	$5,354	$6,400	N/A	21	5,395
2016	$5,200	$6,160	N/A	20	5,126

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Baylor University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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