Published cost of attendance is $36,323. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,070, middle-income families pay around $19,949, higher-income families pay approximately $25,435.
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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) | $36,323 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,782 |
| Room and Board | $9,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,733 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,590 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,070 |
| $30–48k | $16,344 |
| $48–75k | $19,949 |
| $75–110k | $21,542 |
| $110k+ | $25,435 |
Published cost of attendance is $36,323. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $20,070, middle-income families pay around $19,949, higher-income families pay approximately $25,435. Azimuth ranks Wayland Baptist University #601 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 57.9 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,106; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,820. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,530, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $261 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Wayland Baptist University earn median 4-year earnings of $56,530, placing Wayland Baptist University in the 31.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Wayland Baptist University #939 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect Wayland Baptist University's focus on business and professional fields that connect directly to stable, well-compensated career pathways. The earnings pattern centers on Business and related professional disciplines. Business Administration is the largest program with 244 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $67,250, delivering 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The General Studies program graduates 149 students with median 4-year earnings of $53,900, while Criminal Justice with 58 graduates reaches $57,805. Human Services, General and Teacher Education round out the top five, each delivering solid mid-career earnings aligned with regional labor-market demand in TX. As a smaller, focused institution, Wayland Baptist University concentrates its degree output in fields where employer recruitment is active and early-career earnings are predictable.
