Financial Costs
- Tuition
- Fees
- Rooms and Housing
- Meals
- Estimate of Expenses per Semester
- Method of Billing
- Financial Aid
- Monthly Statements
- Payment Plan
- Payment of Accounts
- Payment Methods
- Returned Payments
- Financial Obligation
- Right to Withhold Transcript and/or Block Registration
- Student Communication
- Authorized Users
- Financial Aid Priority Dates
Although the exact cost of attending Baylor University will vary according to personal habits, tastes, and financial resources, there are some fees that all students pay. For an estimate of the 2022-23 graduate expenses for one semester including tuition, fees, room, and meals, please visit www.baylor.edu/sfs/gradcost.
For financial aid purposes, the Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the total cost to attend Baylor University. It not only includes direct costs as outlined above, but also indirect costs. Direct costs are those billed by Baylor, such as tuition, fees, and on-campus room and meals for students who live on campus. Indirect costs are books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses. To see estimates that include these and other costs, please visit https://www.baylor.edu/sfs/index.php?id=965634.
Tuition
| Expense/Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Traditional, per semester hour | $2,154.00 |
Summer, per semester hour |
$1,432.00 |
| EDP of School Psychology, per credit hour | $1,200.00 |
| Executive MBA Program | |
Austin EMBA and Austin Health Careers |
|
2021/22 Cohort, per semester |
$17,200.00 |
2022/23 Cohort, per semester |
$17,200.00 |
Dallas EMBA and Dallas Health Careers |
|
2021/22 Cohort, per semester |
$17,600.00 |
2022/23 Cohort, per semester |
$17,600.00 |
| MA of School Leadership, per credit hour | $1,000.00 |
| MSW - residential (hourly rate starting in FY 23) | $825.00 |
| MBA & approved programs, per semester (12 hours or more) | $25,869.00 |
| Online CSD, per credit hour (increase effective summer 2022) | $1,840.00 |
| Online Doctor of Education, per credit hour | $1,785.00 |
| Online Doctor of Nursing Practice, per credit hour | $1,100.00 |
| Online Doctor of Occupational Therapy (entry-level), per term (increase effective spring 2023) | $17,820.00 |
| Online Doctor of Occupational Therapy (post-professional), per credit hour (increase effective spring 2023) | $1,050.00 |
| Online Doctor of Physical Therapy, per term (increase effective spring 2023) | $18,334.00 |
| Online MA of Journalism, per credit hour | $1,200.00 |
| Online MBA | |
2014/15-2017/18 Cohorts, per credit hour |
$1,027.00 |
2018/19-2022/23 Cohorts, per credit hour |
$1,068.00 |
Business Foundations 2014/15-2017/18 Cohorts, per credit hour |
$750.00 |
Business Foundations 2018/19-2022/23 Cohorts, per credit hour |
$780.00 |
| Online MPH, per credit hour | $1,785.00 |
| Online MS of Computer Science, per credit hour (foundation and regular) | $1,000.00 |
| Online MSW, per credit hour | $1,415.00 |
All tuition rates are subject to change.
A graduate student studying with one or more faculty members and using the resources of the campus is required to register for at least one semester hour of graduate credit. Students must be registered for at least one semester hour of graduate credit during the semester of intended graduation.
Fees
| Expense/Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administrative fee, per term (certain programs only) | $100.00 |
| Application fee for: | |
All graduate programs |
$50.00 |
Executive MBA students |
$100.00 |
Application fee for transfer of credit |
$25.00 |
| Applications will not be processed without this fee. This fee will not be waived. (Application fees subject to change). | |
| Applied Music fee, per semester for one 30-minute lesson per week | $360.00 |
| Audit fee, per course | $370.00 |
| Commencement charges | |
Master’s cap/gown/hood, purchase through bookstore, no return |
$129.90 |
Doctoral cap/gown/hood, rental, return required1 |
$81.00 |
Doctoral cap/gown/hood, purchase, no return, includes shipping1 |
$1,045.55 |
Duplicate diploma to replace lost original (special order through Office of Registrar, Suite 380) |
$25.00 |
| Graduate Student charges/fees2 | |
Copyrighting of dissertation (optional) |
$55.00 |
Copyrighting of thesis (optional) |
$55.00 |
| Identification card replacement fee | $20.00 |
| Installment plan fee (standard) | $60.00 |
| Installment plan fee (deferred) | $80.00 |
| Summer installment plan fee (unless receiving stipend) | $24.00 |
| Laboratory/Course fee, per course ($50.00 minimum, charges vary) | $50.00 |
| Late Fee | |
After due date |
$25.00 |
| Parking Permit fees | $450.00 |
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Handled in Graduate School Office
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Fees subject to change
Rooms and Housing
Charges are per person, per semester
| Expense/Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single Room | $4,870.00 |
| Single Room/Suite with Shared Bathroom | $4,950.00 |
| Single Room/Suite with Private Bathroom | $5,660.00 |
| Double Room | $3,670.00 |
| Double Room/Suite with Shared Bathroom | $4,340.00 |
| Double Room/Suite with Private Bathroom | $4,440.00 |
| Triple Room | $3,520.00 |
| Triple Room/Suite with Shared Bathroom | $3,670.00 |
| Apartment Single Gold | $5,820.00 |
| Apartment Single Green | $4,800.00 |
| Apartment Double Gold | $4,570.00 |
| Apartment UP Single | $3,920.00 |
| Apartment UP Gold Single | $5,260.00 |
| Expanded Occupancy | $3,370.00 |
For more information on rooms and housing visit www.baylor.edu/cll (Room types and Rates)
Meals
| Expense/Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| All Access 7 days per week plus $150 Dining Dollars | $3,123.631 |
| All Access 5 days per week plus $100 Dining Dollars | $2,734.131 |
| Block 170 plus $300 Dining Dollars | $2,003.86 |
| Block 100 plus $125 Dining Dollars | $1,158.79 |
| Block 65 plus $225 Dining Dollars | $869.09 |
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8.25% tax included
Estimate of Expenses per Semester
| Expense/Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition, normal course load of nine semester hours @ $2,154.00 per semester hour1 | $19,386.00 |
| Laboratory/Course fee, per course varies | $50.00 to $250.00 |
| Parking Permit fee, annual | $450.00 |
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Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program and the MBA and MBA/MSIS combined programs will pay a flat tuition rate of $25,869.00 if enrolled in 12 or more hours. 8.25% tax included.
Method of Billing
Baylor uses electronic billing (E-Bill System) as its official billing method and students are responsible for viewing and paying their student accounts by the scheduled due date as reflected in emails to the students and in the invoices, statements, and schedules within the My Account tab of the E-Bill System, or in the following link: www.baylor.edu/sfs/duedates. Failure to review E-Bill does not constitute a valid reason for not paying on time.
Financial Aid
Aid described as “estimated” on the student account, E-Bill, or Financial Aid Award does not represent actual or guaranteed payment of that aid to the student but is an estimate of the aid the student may receive if he/she meets all requirements stipulated by that aid program.
A student’s Financial Aid Award is contingent upon continued enrollment and attendance in each class upon which the financial aid eligibility was calculated. If the student drops any class before completion, financial aid eligibility may decrease and some or all of the financial aid awarded to the student may be revoked. If some or all of a student’s financial aid is revoked because the student dropped or failed to attend class, the student is required to repay all revoked aid that was disbursed to the account and resulted in a credit balance that was refunded to the student.
Monthly Statements
Monthly Statements will be billed on the first business day of every month for any outstanding balance. The due date will be the last day of the same month. Failure to pay the balance will result in $25 Late Fee.
Students are required to confirm financial responsibility before registering for each term they attend. The full text of the Financial Responsibility Agreement can be found at https://www.baylor.edu/sfs/doc.php/391249.pdf.
Payment Plan
Students have the option to either pay their charges in full or enroll in a payment plan each semester. A setup fee will be assessed each semester in which a student chooses to enroll. Students may pay their account in full any time during a semester; however, the setup fee is non-refundable. For more information on payment plans, please visit www.baylor.edu/sfs/paymentplans.
Payment of Accounts
By registering for classes, students agree to pay all tuition and required fees associated with their registration, as well as any other optional charges and fees, whether paying in full or utilizing the payment plan option. Students must meet all financial obligations to the University by their due dates to avoid late penalties. Failure to pay amounts owed may result in cancellation of the student’s registration and/or holds being placed to prevent future registration and the issuance of an official transcript. The complete Payment of Accounts policy can be found at www.baylor.edu/sfs/paybill.
Payment Methods
Baylor University utilizes online statements and electronic payments in its efforts to provide timely financial information to students and to control costs. Student account payment options include electronic check (using a personal checking or savings account), credit card (a 2.85% convenience fee will be charged by a third-party processor), Flywire, Western Union wire transfer via E-Bill system, or physical check. Payments cannot be accepted by phone. For more information on payment methods, please visit www.baylor.edu/sfs/paybill.
Returned Payments
Any payment that is rejected for payment by the paying financial institution is subject to a returned item charge of $25. Rejected payments may also result in cancellation of the student’s registration and additional fees if the student is required to re-register on or after the first day of classes.
Financial Obligation
Students are individually responsible for their financial obligation to Baylor University and charges to their student account are payable when due. Upon graduation or university withdrawal, unpaid student account balances are subject to referral to a collection agency and disclosure to credit bureaus.
Right to Withhold Transcript and/or Block Registration
Baylor University may withhold the issuance of a transcript record and/or inhibit the registration of any prior or current student if he or she has certain outstanding obligations to the University. Please see the complete Transcript and Registration Hold policy at https://www.baylor.edu/risk/doc.php/342480.pdf.
Student Communication
The students' Baylor University email address is used as the official form of communication. Students are responsible for reading the emails they receive from Baylor in a timely manner. Students are responsible for keeping Baylor records up to date with their current physical addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers via BearWeb.
Authorized Users
It is the student's responsibility to notify their parent(s)/legal guardian(s) of their account balance, or set up the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) as an Authorized User to access the student's statement, account activity, and 1098-T forms through the authorized user link located at www.baylor.edu/ebill.
Financial Aid Priority Dates
Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA-www.studentaid.gov) by the following dates to receive priority and ensure the availability of funding by the time payment is due:
| Semester | Date |
|---|---|
| To receive priority for funding (some programs are limited): | |
Fall and Spring semesters |
February 1 |
Spring semester only |
October 1 |
| To ensure availability of funding (and receive credit toward bill): | |
Fall and Spring semesters |
May 1 |
Spring semester only |
November 1 |
Respond promptly to requests for additional documentation/clarification received by mail or email (all emails are directed to student's Baylor email accounts). Students who file the FAFSA after the deadline should be prepared to pay their semester bill from their own resources by the due date. If eligible for aid, the student may be reimbursed after aid has been credited to the student account. For more information, visit the Student Financial Services website at www.baylor.edu/sfs.