Baylor's tuition & fees has increased from $40,198 (2015) to $58,100 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 44.53% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $30,150 (year 2015) to $43,578 (year 2025).
The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at Baylor University.
Baylor's tuition increase rate is higher than the Texas's average increase rate of 5.09%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 38.77% from 2015 ($56,796).
For the current academic year 2024-2025, Baylor's COA is $78,816, which is increased by 6.12% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to Baylor's COA over the past 10 years.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $56,796 | $56,576 | - |
| 2016-17 | $59,174 | $58,456 | 4.19% |
| 2017-18 | $60,233 | $60,124 | 1.79% |
| 2018-19 | $62,527 | $62,266 | 3.81% |
| 2019-20 | $64,880 | $64,548 | 3.76% |
| 2020-21 | $67,080 | $66,750 | 3.39% |
| 2021-22 | $68,126 | $68,150 | 1.56% |
| 2022-23 | $70,171 | $70,460 | 3.00% |
| 2023-24 | $74,269 | $75,360 | 5.84% |
| 2024-25 | $78,816 | $78,736 | 6.12% |
The tuition & fees have increased 44.53% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $58,100. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Baylor University over last the 10 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | Change By Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $40,198 | $30,150 | - |
| 2016-17 | $42,006 | $31,500 | 4.50% |
| 2017-18 | $43,790 | $32,832 | 4.25% |
| 2018-19 | $45,542 | $34,146 | 4.00% |
| 2019-20 | $47,364 | $35,514 | 4.00% |
| 2020-21 | $49,246 | $36,936 | 3.97% |
| 2021-22 | $50,232 | $37,674 | 2.00% |
| 2022-23 | $51,738 | $38,772 | 3.00% |
| 2023-24 | $54,844 | $41,130 | 6.00% |
| 2024-25 | $58,100 | $43,578 | 5.94% |
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,498, and it has increased 17.40% from the year 2015 to 2025.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $1,276 | - |
| 2016-17 | $1,444 | 13.17% |
| 2017-18 | $1,200 | -16.90% |
| 2018-19 | $1,230 | 2.50% |
| 2019-20 | $1,264 | 2.76% |
| 2020-21 | $1,284 | 1.58% |
| 2021-22 | $1,302 | 1.40% |
| 2022-23 | $1,390 | 6.76% |
| 2023-24 | $1,438 | 3.45% |
| 2024-25 | $1,498 | 4.17% |
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 25.90% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 21.14% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Baylor University.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $15,322 | $15,102 | - |
| 2016-17 | $15,724 | $15,006 | 2.62% |
| 2017-18 | $15,243 | $15,134 | -3.06% |
| 2018-19 | $15,755 | $15,494 | 3.36% |
| 2019-20 | $16,252 | $15,920 | 3.15% |
| 2020-21 | $16,550 | $16,220 | 1.83% |
| 2021-22 | $16,592 | $16,616 | 0.25% |
| 2022-23 | $17,043 | $17,332 | 2.72% |
| 2023-24 | $17,987 | $19,078 | 5.54% |
| 2024-25 | $19,218 | $19,138 | 6.84% |
The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Baylor University and similar schools.
| 2025 | 2024 | Increase Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $58,100 | $54,844 | 5.94% |
| West Virginia University | $28,608 | $27,360 | 4.56% |
| Texas Tech University | $24,157 | $24,451 | -1.20% |
| Kansas State University | $28,568 | $27,816 | 2.70% |
| Iowa State University | $28,881 | $27,683 | 4.33% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $44,908 | $42,778 | 4.98% |
Ratings & Review
Tina Wissner (Alum)
Best Choice Texas Colleges
My number 1 pick paid off. Although BU is one of the more expensive universities, the investment is priceless. The freshman line camp preceding 2nd semester sorority/fraternity, allows students a wider range of student relationships. Thank you Baylor University for committed faculty and forever friendships.
Tina Wissner strongly recommends the school.