by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Baylor University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Baylor University ran $58,100 a year for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,100 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $58,100 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Baylor University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Baylor University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Baylor University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Baylor University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Baylor University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $50,232 |
| Two Years Ago | $51,738 |
| One Year Ago | $54,844 |
| Most Recent Year | $58,100 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Baylor has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 5.9%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $61,549 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.98%, so cost a year out lands around $60,993.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $60,993 |
| In 2 Years | $64,030 |
| In 3 Years | $67,218 |
| In 4 Years | $70,565 |
| In 5 Years | $74,078 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $262,806.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Baylor University, see the Baylor University Financial Aid page.
