Baylor University offers 238 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 10 major programs - 2 Masters, 2 Doctorate, and 6 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2025 tuition & fees is $58,100 for undergraduate programs and $43,578 for graduate programs.

Total 3,066 students out of total 20,626 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 1,150 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

Baylor University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameBaylor University
TypeFour-year, Private (not-for-profit)
AddressWaco, TX
Online Students3,066 Enrolled Online Exclusively
4,899 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$58,100
Graduate Tuition & Fees$43,578
Student to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)
Online Degree Programs
Total10 Programs
Masters2 Programs
Doctorate2 Programs
Post-Graduate6 Programs

2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Baylor University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. The tuition & fees is $58,100 for all students. For graduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees is $43,578 for all students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $2,421 for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $2,421 for all students.

Tuition Changes (2021-2025)
2020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Undergraduate$49,246$50,232$51,738$54,844$58,100
Graduate$36,936$37,674$38,772$41,130$43,578
Tuition Changes (2021-2025)
2020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Undergraduate$1,856$2,093$2,154$2,285$2,421
Graduate$1,856$2,093$2,154$2,285$2,421

Online Programs By Area of Study

Baylor University offers 238 degree programs through Certificate, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 10 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Masters, 2 Doctorate, 6 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelors MastersDoctorate Post-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 226
Overall Programs9NOT OFFERED108 67468

Majors and number of completers

The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.

CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Electrical and Computer EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM ONLY IN CLASSROOM 2
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/JurisprudenceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/PolicyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 29
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Social WorkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMONLY IN CLASSROOM 5 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM98 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM 12
Nursing AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 39 NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 13
Executive/Career CoachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 23
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOMNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 13

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At Baylor University, there are 20,626 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 7,965 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,066 students are enrolled exclusively and 4,899 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment20,626
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,066
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses4,899
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses12,661

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 3,066 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 1,630 Texas Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 1,400 students living in the U.S. States other than Texas, and 19 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,066
Texas Resident1,630
Other State In U.S.1,414
Outside of U.S.19
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,066
Undergraduate338
Graduate2,728
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses338
Degree/Certificate Seeking245
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking93

Ratings & Review

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    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.