Tuition
2024 - 2025 Tuition Cost
Regents Approve 2024 - 2025 Tuition and Fees
The Board of Regents approved a tuition increase of 6% for the 2024-2025 academic year. Baylor previously eliminated the distinction between tuition and the general student fee by combining both into a single tuition rate.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate student tuition, required fees, parking permit, meal plans, residence hall room, and other fees for the semester.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| Tuition | Per Semester |
| Regular Flat Rate (12 hours or more) | $29,050 |
| Per Credit Hour (11 hours or less) | $2,421 |
| Course or Lab Fee (Varies per course) | $50 |
| Chapel | $90 |
| Matriculation Fee* | $100 |
| Applied Music Fee (Per credit hour, per applied course) | $360 |
| Follett Fees (Optional - course/textbook material) | Varies |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance. Information about Baylor's Guaranteed Tuition Option is available below.
Wintermester Tuition: $1,450 per semester hour (3 credit hours x $1,450 = $4,350)
Additional Cost Information
- Meal Plan Options and Pricing
- On-Campus Housing Rates
- Optional Fees and Charges (e.g., parking permit, yearbook, fines/fees, etc.)
*The Matriculation Fee is a one-time fee charged to all newly admitted, degree seeking students to offset the costs associated with admissions and the creation of a new student record.
Election of the 2024-2025 Guaranteed Tuition Option (GTO) will begin June 1, 2024 and the deadline to enroll is July 31, 2024 (Fall due date).
Baylor University's Guaranteed Tuition Option offers students the opportunity to lock in a four-year tuition rate instead of paying the regular tuition rate, which is subject to increase annually. Participation in the Guaranteed Tuition Option eliminates uncertainty about the cost of tuition, and it allows students and families to prepare their educational budgets more accurately.
2024 - 2025 Tuition Rates
Undergraduate students enrolling full-time (12 hours or more) in the Fall of 2024 will be charged one of the following tuition rates:
| Semester Rate | Annual Rate | |
| Regular Tuition Rate | $29,050 | $58,100 |
| Guaranteed Tuition Option | $30,950 | $61,900 |
Students will be charged the regular tuition rate if no election is made. Undergraduate students who lock in the guaranteed rate but enroll in fewer than 12 hours in a fall/spring semester will pay an hourly rate of $2,580 per hour. Students in need of more than four years (48 months) to complete their Baylor education will be charged tuition at the University's regular rate in the fifth year and in any subsequent years.
Graduation Success Resources
This video series, hosted by Dr. Blaine McCormick, Associate Professor - Management & Entrepreneurship in the Hankamer School of Business, is designed to provide food for thought when planning for your college experience.
Additional financial and graduation success resources are available on our Financial Literacy webpage.
Election to Participate
Election of the 2024-2025 Guaranteed Tuition Option will begin June 1, 2024 and the deadline to elect is July 31, 2024 (Fall due date). During the enrollment period, students may enroll by logging into BearWeb > Student Financial Resources > Guaranteed Tuition Option.
By electing to participate in the Guaranteed Tuition Option, students choose to pay a tuition rate which is initially higher than the regular rate. However, the guaranteed tuition rate is fixed and will not increase over the 48-month enrollment period. A student who graduates and continues his/her graduate studies at Baylor during the 48-month enrollment period will continue to be charged tuition at the guaranteed hourly rate during the period.
Cancellation
Enrollment in the Guaranteed Tuition Option may be canceled at any time by contacting Student Accounts. Notice received within the first two weeks of a semester will terminate the election effective that semester. When notice is received after the first two weeks of a semester, termination will become effective (and the student will be charged the regular tuition rate) beginning the following semester.
Historical Tuition Rates
Baylor University's regular tuition rates for the last several years are provided below:
| Academic Year | Flat Tuition Rate | Hourly Tuition Rate | Annual % Increase |
| 2024-25 | $58,100 | $2,421 | 6.00% |
| 2023-24 | $54,844 | $2,285 | 6.00% |
| 2022-23 | $51,738 | $2,154 | 3.00% |
| 2021-22 | $50,232 | $2,093 | 12.75%* |
| 2020-21 | $44,544 | $1,856 | 4.00% |
| 2019-20 | $42,842 | $1,785 | 4.00% |
| 2018-19 | $41,194 | $1,716 | 4.00% |
| 2017-18 | $39,610 | $1,650 | 4.25% |
| 2016-17 | $37,996 | $1,583 | 4.50% |
| 2015-16 | $36,360 | $1,515 | 5.45% |
| 2014-15 | $34,480 | $1,437 | 5.85% |
| 2013-14 | $32,574 | $1,357 | 6.50% |
| 2012-13 | $30,586 | $1,274 | 6.50% |
| 2011-12 | $28,720 | $1,197 | 6.50% |
| 2010-11 | $26,966 | $1,124 | 6.50% |
*Note, the General Student Fee (GSF) was removed as a separate charge beginning with the 2021-22 academic year and was combined with the flat rate tuition amount.
New rates for students who have elected GTO prior to the University combining the Tuition and General Student Fee*
| Entering Cohort | Original GTO Rate (Annual) | New GTO Rate (Annual) | New GTO Rate (Semester) | New GTO Rate (Hourly Semester) | New GTO Rate (Hourly Summer) |
| FY 18/19 | $43,194 | $47,896 | $23,948 | $1,995 | $1,350 |
| FY 19/20 | $45,342 | $50,044 | $25,022 | $2,085 | $1,417 |
| FY 20/21 | $47,144 | $51,846 | $25,923 | $2,160 | $1,473 |
*As a previous GTO student, you will benefit from having the General Student Fee frozen at the rate assessed for the 2020 - 2021 academic year, which is $4,702 ($2,351 for Fall/Spring) for the remainder of your participation in the GTO program. As a result, the amount you will pay for the combined General Student Fee and tuition will not increase as you continue your studies at Baylor.
PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
2024-2025 Guaranteed Tuition Option participants must acknowledge the following:
- Participants will be charged the 2024-2025 guaranteed tuition rate during the 48-month period beginning in the Fall of 2024 and ending in the Summer of 2028.
- No discount or savings has been promised or guaranteed by the University, and no promise has been made by the University regarding any future tuition rates.
- Students may cancel this election only by submitting a request in writing to the Baylor University Student Accounts office. Notice of termination received within the first two weeks of a semester will become effective that semester; notice of termination received after the first two weeks of a semester will become effective the following semester.
TERMS OF ENROLLMENT
By electing to participate in the Guaranteed Tuition Option, the participant(s) and the University agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Condition of Effectiveness - To be eligible for the Guaranteed Tuition Option, the student must meet the University policies and procedures for admission. If the student has not been admitted as of the date of any signed Agreement, such Agreement shall not become effective unless and until the student has been so admitted.
- Payment - The student shall make payments in accordance with the University payment policy.
- Scope of Agreement - This Agreement covers only tuition charges as defined, from time to time, by the University and in no way limits the University's rights in respect of matters, including University charges, not covered hereby. The benefits of this Agreement are not assignable to any other student, nor may they be utilized for any term beginning 48 or more months after the first term of this Agreement.
- Refunds - If the enrollment of the student is canceled for any reason (including withdrawal, suspension, or expulsion), the amount of any refund of tuition shall be in accordance with the general refund policy of the University. The University reserves the right to offset any amounts refundable hereunder against any other amounts owed by the student. No portion of the guaranteed tuition rate is refundable in any manner other than as described in the University's refund policy, whether or not the participant is able to maintain enrollment at Baylor during the 48-month enrollment period.
For more information about the Guaranteed Tuition Option please contact Student Accounts or call (254) 710-2311.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baylor's Guaranteed Tuition Rate Plan
| What is Guaranteed Tuition Rate? | Baylor University's Guaranteed Tuition Option offers students the opportunity to lock in a four-year tuition rate instead of paying the regular tuition rate, which is subject to increase annually. Participation in the Guaranteed Tuition Option eliminates uncertainty about the cost of tuition, and it allows students and families to prepare their educational budgets more accurately. |
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| What are the benefits of the Guaranteed Tuition Rate vs Traditional Tuition Rate? | The Guaranteed Tuition Rate ensures that your tuition price remains the same for four years, covering eight consecutive fall and spring semesters. This fixed rate helps you plan and budget with certainty, as you’ll know exactly what you’ll pay for tuition during this period. In contrast, Traditional Tuition Rates can increase each year, making it harder to predict and manage your costs. |
| Who is eligible for the Guaranteed Tuition Rate? | First-year undergraduate students and transfer students are eligible for the Guaranteed Tuition Option. |
| If I participate in the Texas Tomorrow Fund, or have a 529 Plan, am I still eligible to opt into the Guaranteed Tuition Option? | Yes |
| What if I enroll in a Study Abroad Program? | The Guaranteed Tuition Rate will apply to the tuition portion of your charges for the semester(s) you are enrolled in a Study Abroad Program. However, any program fees associated with the Study Abroad Program will not be covered by the Guaranteed Tuition Rate. |
| What happens if I don’t graduate in four years or am enrolled in a 5-year Accelerated program? | The Guaranteed Tuition Rate covers tuition for up to four years. For any additional semesters beyond the initial eight, such as in a 5-year Accelerated program, you will be charged the traditional rate. Please note that this rate for the fifth year is not yet published and will be available around March of the preceding year. |
| Can I enroll in the Guaranteed Tuition Option, leave school for a semester or a year, and return to the plan? | No, the Guaranteed Tuition Rate applies only to four consecutive years of enrollment. If you take a break, you would not be able to return to the plan. |
| What are the summer tuition rates under the Guaranteed Tuition Option? | The Guaranteed Tuition Rate only applies to Fall and Spring semesters. Summer tuition rates are separate and vary based on the new hourly rate for the upcoming school year. Students with the Guaranteed Tuition Rate will pay the traditional Fall/Spring rate for summer courses. |
| How do I opt in to the Guaranteed Tuition Rate? | Election of the Guaranteed Tuition Option begins each year on June 1 and the deadline to enroll is July 31 (Fall semester due date). During the enrollment period, students may enroll by logging into BearWeb > Student Financial Resources > Guaranteed Tuition Option. |
| Who do I contact for more information about the Guaranteed Tuition Rate? | You can contact Baylor One Stop Student Services at 254-710-2311, baylor.edu/sfs/contactus, or click on the Bear-Bot icon on the bottom right of your screen. |
Tuition - Summer 2024
| All Undergraduates - per semester hour (same rate regardless of number of hours enrolled) | $1,450 |
| Graduate - per semester hour | $1,450 |
| Guaranteed - per semester hour* | varies |
*The Guaranteed Tuition Rate only applies to Fall and Spring semesters. Summer tuition rates are separate and vary based on the new hourly rate for the upcoming school year. Students with the Guaranteed Tuition Rate will pay the traditional Fall/Spring rate for summer courses.
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
Summer Accelerate Program
Baylor's Summer Accelerate Program is a way for high school students to begin college courses in an online environment while still in high school.
Summer I and/or Summer II Only
~ Summer Accelerate courses are offered at a discounted rate for high school students at $750 an hour.
For more detailed information, please visit https://accelerate.web.baylor.edu/.
Summer Billing
The summer semester has four sessions: Summer I, Summer II, Full Summer, and Minimester.
Each student will receive one semester bill with charges for all summer classes. The financial obligation for Summer must be met by the due date listed on your bill. If you register after the semester due date, payment is due in full by the date indicated on the next monthly billing statement.
If you have any questions about summer billing, please contact Student Accounts.
Baylor Undergraduate Academic Scholarships for Summer
Students who entered Baylor as first-time freshmen or transfer students are eligible to request that one semester of their Baylor academic scholarship be applied to Summer if they are graduating in Summer or Fall in seven (7) or fewer undergraduate semesters or graduating in Spring or later in seven (7) or fewer undergraduate semesters (academic advisor's signature required on Summer Scholarship Exception request form).
Students are not required to enroll full-time; however, if you are enrolled less than half-time, the scholarship will not exceed tuition costs. Note: Use of the scholarship during the summer term counts toward the maximum semesters of eligibility and applies to the Baylor Faculty or Distinction Scholarships.
- If you entered Baylor as a first-time freshman, please click here to request a Summer Scholarship exception.
- If you entered Baylor as a transfer student, please click here to request a Summer Scholarship exception.
Outside Scholarships
You must notify Baylor of any outside scholarship(s) you receive. For Summer outside scholarships, please submit scholarship information here. For Fall/Spring outside scholarships, please complete the Outside Scholarship Report Form (Log in using your BearID [firstname_lastname] and password). Please be advised that an outside scholarship may affect your financial aid eligibility. Baylor's policy allows outside scholarships to first reduce work-study or loans; however, because of federal or state regulations, Financial Aid may have to adjust your grants and/or scholarships. Please contact the Student Financial Aid office if you have any questions or concerns.
For more Summer Financial Aid Resources, click here to learn more.
Graduate
Graduate School student tuition, required fees, and other fees for the semester.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| Per Credit Hour / Semester | |
| Tuition | $2,421 |
| Course or Lab Fee (Varies per course) | $50 |
Note: The majority of graduate programs fall within this cost breakdown. Other specific program tuition and fee costs can be found under "Related Links" on the right side of this page.
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
For other optional fees and charges, click here.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| MBA, MSBA & approved programs Tuition (12 hours or more) | Per Semester |
| Regular Flat Rate (12 hours or more) | $29,050 |
| Per Credit Hour (11 hours or less) | $2,420 |
| Course or Lab Fee (Varies per course) | $50 |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| CSD Tuition | Per Semester |
| Per Credit Hour (effective Fall 2024) | $2,421 |
| Flat Rate Tuition (12 or more credit hours) | $29,050 |
| Course or Lab Fee (Varies per course) | $50 |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| MSW Tuition | Per Semester |
| Per Credit Hour (Residential) | $825 |
| Per Credit Hour (Online - beginning Spring 2023) | $1,100 |
| Course or Lab Fee (Varies per course) | $50 |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
Tuition
The tuition per credit hour for Graduate level students is $1,450 per semester hour.
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
Summer Billing
The summer semester has four sessions: Summer I, Summer II, Full Summer, and Minimester.
Each student will receive one semester bill with charges for all summer classes. The financial obligation for Summer must be met by the due date listed on your bill. If you register after the semester due date, payment is due in full by the date indicated on the next monthly billing statement.
If you have any questions about summer billing, please contact Student Accounts.
Outside Scholarships
You must notify Baylor of any outside scholarship(s) you receive. For Summer outside scholarships, please submit scholarship information here. For Fall/Spring outside scholarships, please complete the Outside Scholarship Report Form (Log in using your BearID [firstname_lastname] and password). Please be advised that an outside scholarship may affect your financial aid eligibility. Baylor's policy allows outside scholarships to first reduce work-study or loans; however, because of federal or state regulations, Financial Aid may have to adjust your grants and/or scholarships. Please contact the Student Financial Aid office if you have any questions or concerns.
For more Summer Financial Aid Resources, click here to learn more.
Online Graduate Programs
Online Program student tuition and required fees for the semester.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| Online CSD | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour; effective Fall 2024) | $2,000 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online DNP | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,150 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online DPT | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Term; effective Spring 2025) | $19,000 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online EdD | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,785 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MA of Journalism | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,200 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MA in School Leadership | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour; effective Summer 2024) | $750 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MCS | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour, foundation and regular) | $1,000 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MPH | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,785 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MSBA | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,275 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MS of Interdisciplinary Studies | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,100 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MS of Medical Science | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,100 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online MSW | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $1,100 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online OTD (Entry-Level) | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Term, effective Spring 2025) | $18,350 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
| Online OTD (Post-Professional) | Per Term |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour; effective Fall 2024) | $1,080 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | Per Term |
| Effective Fall 2024 Term 1 | $1,189 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
Click here for Optional Fees and Charges.
Tuition
The tuition per credit hour for Graduate level students is $1,450 per semester hour.
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
Summer Billing
The summer semester has four sessions: Summer I, Summer II, Full Summer, and Minimester.
Each student will receive one semester bill with charges for all summer classes. The financial obligation for Summer must be met by the due date listed on your bill. If you register after the semester due date, payment is due in full by the date indicated on the next monthly billing statement.
If you have any questions about summer billing, please contact Student Accounts.
Outside Scholarships
You must notify Baylor of any outside scholarship(s) you receive. For Summer outside scholarships, please submit scholarship information here. For Fall/Spring outside scholarships, please complete the Outside Scholarship Report Form (Log in using your BearID [firstname_lastname] and password). Please be advised that an outside scholarship may affect your financial aid eligibility. Baylor's policy allows outside scholarships to first reduce work-study or loans; however, because of federal or state regulations, Financial Aid may have to adjust your grants and/or scholarships. Please contact the Student Financial Aid office if you have any questions or concerns.
For more Summer Financial Aid Resources, click here to learn more.
Law
Law School student tuition, required and optional fees for the semester.
2024 - 2025 Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters
| Per Quarter | |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour; effective Fall 2024) | $1,537 |
| Student Bar Association Fee (Per credit hour) | $2.25 |
| Audit - Law (Per Credit Hour) | $765.00 |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
For other optional fees and charges (e.g., parking permit, yearbook, fines/fees, etc.), click here.
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**Please be aware that adding or dropping Summer of Discovery classes may impact your tuition charges in unexpected ways. Due to the discounted rates for Summer, your bill may increase if you drop hours since lower hours have a higher cost per hour. For more information, please click here.**Please be aware that adding or dropping Summer of Discovery classes may impact your tuition charges in unexpected ways. Due to the discounted rates for Summer, your bill may increase if you drop hours since lower hours have a higher cost per hour. For more information, please click here.
Summer Billing
The summer semester has four sessions: Summer I, Summer II, Full Summer, and Minimester.
Each student will receive one semester bill with charges for all summer classes. The financial obligation for Summer must be met by the due date listed on your bill. If you register after the semester due date, payment is due in full by the date indicated on the next monthly billing statement.
If you have any questions about summer billing, please contact Student Accounts.
Outside Scholarships
You must notify Baylor of any outside scholarship(s) you receive. For Summer outside scholarships, please submit scholarship information here. For Fall/Spring outside scholarships, please complete the Outside Scholarship Report Form (Log in using your BearID [firstname_lastname] and password). Please be advised that an outside scholarship may affect your financial aid eligibility. Baylor's policy allows outside scholarships to first reduce work-study or loans; however, because of federal or state regulations, Financial Aid may have to adjust your grants and/or scholarships. Please contact the Student Financial Aid office if you have any questions or concerns.
For more Summer Financial Aid Resources, click here to learn more.
Seminary
Seminary student tuition, required and optional fees for the semester.
Fall 2024/Spring 2025
| Per Semester | |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $690 |
| Course or Lab Fee (Varies per Course) | $50 |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
For other optional fees and charges click here.
Summer Billing
The summer semester has four sessions: Summer I, Summer II, Full Summer, and Minimester.
Each student will receive one semester bill with charges for all summer classes. The financial obligation for Summer must be fulfilled by the due date listed on your bill.
If you have any questions about summer billing, please contact Student Accounts.
| Per Semester | |
| Tuition (Per Credit Hour) | $690 |
| Administrative Fee | $100 |
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.
Outside Scholarships
You must notify Baylor of any outside scholarship(s) you receive. For Summer outside scholarships, please submit scholarship information here. For Fall/Spring outside scholarships, please complete the Outside Scholarship Report Form (Log in using your BearID [firstname_lastname] and password). Please be advised that an outside scholarship may affect your financial aid eligibility. Baylor's policy allows outside scholarships to first reduce work-study or loans; however, because of federal or state regulations, Financial Aid may have to adjust your grants and/or scholarships. Please contact the Student Financial Aid office if you have any questions or concerns.
For more Summer Financial Aid Resources, click here to learn more.
Tuition Refund Insurance
Baylor University is pleased to offer an optional service that helps protect the student from financial loss in the event of an unexpected accident or illness resulting in the student's withdrawal from classes.
Your education is important. So are the dollars that you spend on tuition.
Each semester, thousands of college students across the nation are unable to complete their classes due to unforeseen medical issues. At Baylor, the timing of a withdrawal determines the refund percentage for tuition and fees (see our withdrawal refund policy). We understand medical hardships can quickly become financial hardships, which is why we are pleased to bring your attention to an insurance product offered to Baylor students by GradGuard.
Tuition Refund Insurance can help refund your tuition, fees, and other costs of attendance, up to the policy limits, if you are unable to complete the semester due to a covered medical reason such as an illness, accident, or mental health issue. Tuition Refund Insurance complements and enhances Baylor’s refund policy and helps protect your educational investment.
Purchasing tuition insurance is entirely optional. Please note, if you choose to use tuition insurance, it must be purchased prior to the first day of classes. Whether you choose to purchase coverage (and at what level) will depend on your individual net cost and your personal risk appetite.
Please visit GradGuard.com/Tuition/Baylor for more information. To enroll, log in to the E-Bill System and follow the prompts.
For a comprehensive cost estimate, see Baylor's Cost of Attendance.