Baylor University Courses and Fees 2027

At Baylor University, PG tuition in Waco runs from $84,720 (INR 81.06 Lakhs) to $101,664 (INR 97.27 Lakhs). UG tuition is $67,756 (INR 64.83 Lakhs). Waco living expenses depend first on Baylor housing. A shared room plus freshman meal plan costs about $16,195.32 (INR 15.50 Lakhs). This covers two semesters. First-year UG students must live on campus unless they qualify for Baylor’s listed residency exemption.

• Baylor’s regular UG rate was $63,620 (INR 60.87 Lakhs) in 2025-26. It reached $67,756 (INR 64.83 Lakhs) in 2026-27.
• The $500 (INR 47,840) enrollment deposit unlocks the first-year housing application.

For the Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science, full 30-credit tuition is $84,720 (INR 81.06 Lakhs). Add 12 months of Waco living, and the comparison reaches about $108,256 (INR 1.04 Crore). A UG first academic year in a shared room is about $85,276.32 (INR 81.59 Lakhs). 

Exchange rate used: 1 United States dollar (USD) = INR 95.68.

Also read: Baylor University Overview 2026-27: Fees,Rankings, Deadlines and Scholarship

Baylor University Tuition Fees by Programme

Baylor University bills most Waco graduate master’s programmes by credit hour, while UG study uses one flat full-time rate. That makes credit load, not only degree title, the main fee structure decision.

Baylor Postgraduate Fees

Using Baylor University's official tuition page as the fee source, the correct rate for the traditional on-campus graduate programmes is $2,824 per credit hour for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Baylor also lists a $50 course/lab fee per term, varying by course.

Note: Baylor's official page states that the majority of graduate master's and doctoral programmes fall under the traditional graduate rate of $2,824 per credit hour for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. It does not list tuition separately by each of these five programmes on this page.

Baylor Undergraduate Fees

UG tuition is $67,756 (INR 64.83 Lakhs) for full-time Fall and Spring study in 2026-27.

• Fall 2027 applicants should use this published rate until Baylor releases 2027-28 pricing.
• Tuition is charged annually for full-time UG students taking 12 or more credits per semester.

Check Baylor University admission deadlines before fee payment

Cost of Living in Waco for Indian Students

Waco living costs are anchored by Baylor’s on-campus room and meal rates, not only private rent. First-year UG students must plan around the Baylor housing rule.

Source: Baylor Room Rates 2026-2027; Baylor Meal Plan Information and Cost.

Review USA living-cost planning before choosing Waco housing

Baylor University Scholarships for Indian Students

Baylor University funding is strongest for UG merit and MBA tuition remission. Fall 2027 international need aid adds BIFAA as the key new undergraduate route.

Also read: Scholarships for Indian Students to Study in the Unviersity 

Baylor University Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

Baylor University publishes a standard $500 (INR 47,840) UG enrollment deposit for housing access. Graduate deposits differ by programme when stated in the offer.

Source: Baylor spring application, housing application and payment-options pages.

Methods of payment:

• E-Bill accepts electronic check from a United States checking or savings account.
• International students can pay through Convera in E-Bill or Flywire.
• Bank wire is available through E-Bill by selecting Bank Wire.
• Credit card payments carry a 2.95% domestic fee or 4.25% international PayPath fee.
• Education-loan disbursement should reach Baylor before the term due date.

Steps to pay the tuition fee for international students:

1. Accept the Baylor offer in the assigned portal.
2. Pay the deposit listed for the admission route.
3. Complete Form I-20 steps for the F-1 student visa.
4. Use E-Bill, Convera, Flywire or wire transfer for the semester balance.
5. Keep deposit, SEVIS and tuition receipts for the visa file.

Also read: US Student Visa requirements for Indian Students 

Hidden Costs of Studying at Baylor University

Hidden costs before Spring 2027 begin with the visa fee stack and Baylor deposit. Families should separate these from tuition because they are paid on different timelines.

• The F-1 student visa fee is $185 (INR 17,701), and the SEVIS I-901 fee is $350 (INR 33,488).
• The UG enrollment deposit is $500 (INR 47,840) before housing access.
• A payment plan adds $50 (INR 4,784) each semester.
• Late payment can add $40 (INR 3,827) or $80 (INR 7,654).
• Course or lab fees can add $50 (INR 4,784) per course when charged.
• Health insurance is required for international students, but Baylor’s public optional-fee page lists the amount as variable.

Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

Fall 2027 savings start with scholarship timing, because Baylor’s BIFAA priority deadline is November 1, 2026. Later changes usually affect housing and payment fees, not tuition rates.

• Complete the Baylor application by November 1, 2026 for stronger merit and specialty award timing.
• Use BIFAA by November 1, 2026 if Fall 2027 need aid matters.
• Choose a shared room before a single apartment to save $4,290 (INR 4.10 Lakhs) over two semesters.
• Avoid international credit card payment because PayPath charges 4.25% on international cards.
• Use Section 80E of the Income Tax Act for interest paid on an education loan in India.
• Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) routes can use up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT). That total includes the 24-month extension.

A fee-band check matters at Baylor because MSIS uses 36 credits and M.S. Computer Science uses 30 credits. The six-credit difference alone equals $16,944 (INR 16.21 Lakhs).