Baylor University's published cost of attendance is $74,226. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,024, middle-income families pay around $33,902, and higher-income families pay approximately $47,895.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $74,226 |
| Tuition and Fees | $58,100 |
| Room and Board | $15,314 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,498 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$33,122 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $41,104 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,024 |
| $30–48k | $21,530 |
| $48–75k | $33,902 |
| $75–110k | $38,852 |
| $110k+ | $47,895 |
Baylor University's published cost of attendance is $74,226. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,024, middle-income families pay around $33,902, and higher-income families pay approximately $47,895. Azimuth ranks Baylor University #1371 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Baylor's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based scholarships. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and Baylor participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Merit scholarships are available for qualifying students and can substantially reduce the net price below the figures listed above, depending on academic and other credentials. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $50,786; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,608, median federal debt of $23,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $260 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Baylor University earn median 4-year earnings of $69,608, placing Baylor University in the 72.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Baylor University sits in the 38.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Baylor University #442 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Baylor University's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 317 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $89,510, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 246 students earning $57,155, and the The Digital Marketing program graduates 188 students earning $78,398. Finance and Communication and Media Studies round out the top programs, with median 4-year earnings of $102,812 and $58,915 respectively. The dominance of Business — which represents 31% of degrees — combined with strength in Social Sciences (6%) and Arts (4%), positions Baylor University to deliver consistent long-term financial outcomes across its core degree portfolio.
