Tuition & Financial Aid
Value of a Baylor Education
At Baylor University, we understand that graduate school is an investment in your future. As a student in Baylor’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, you receive the benefits and resources of the world’s preeminent Christian R1 institution alongside the individualized care and attention of the Department of Physical Therapy’s expert faculty and staff.
In addition to your academic experience, Baylor tuition includes:
- Individualized student support and administrative services
- Technology resources and support
- Telehealth services (including mental and physical health support)
- Remote library resources
- Student Life Center access
- National Licensure Exam study materials
- Premium, one-on-one career support throughout the program and beyond graduation
As a physical therapist, you will enter a field with expected job growth of 11% over the next decade and a $101,000 median salary. Baylor DPT graduates are equipped to succeed in this high-demand profession, as demonstrated by our exceptional NPTE pass rates. With Baylor's innovative 26 month program, students can graduate, get licensed, and enter the field much sooner than those in traditional programs—spending less time paying tuition and more time earning a salary and making a difference in patients’ lives.
Career Outlook & Program Outcomes
Estimated Program Costs
The costs indicated below are only an estimate and may be different from the student's total expenditures. They do not reflect any scholarships, grants, or other financial aid the student may receive.
Cohort Enrolling in Spring 2026
| Tuition and Required Fees | Amount |
| Tuition ($19,500.00 per trimester/ 6 trimesters) | $117,000.00 |
| Administrative Fee (per trimester) | $100.00 |
| APTA National and State Professional Dues (annual fee) | $90.00 |
| Additional Expenses* | |
| Textbooks | $3,600.00 |
| Treatment Table and Computer | $2,560.00 |
Cohort Enrolling in Summer 2026
| Tuition and Required Fees | Amount |
| Tuition ($1,136.00 per credit hour/ 103 credits total) | $117,008.00 |
| Administrative Fee (per trimester) | $100.00 |
| APTA National and State Professional Dues (annual fee) | $90.00 |
| Additional Expenses* | |
| Textbooks | $3,600.00 |
| Treatment Table and Computer | $2,560.00 |
*Students are responsible for the cost of textbooks, a treatment table and a computer. Expenses recorded here are an estimate. Students can take advantage of Baylor’s free library resources to significantly reduce the cost of textbooks.
The University reserves the right to change tuition, fees, requirements and regulations without notice. For more information about billing and financial aid, visit Baylor One Stop Student Financial Services.
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Travel Expenses
Travel expenses associated with the Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy program can vary based on individual circumstances and are the responsibility of the student. This includes expenses such as transportation to and from Baylor University for labs, lodging, meals, and incidentals. It is important to note that the curriculum includes nine on-site lab immersions over the course of the program as detailed within our academic calendars. We encourage students to plan ahead and budget accordingly for these expenses. Often, students can achieve significant savings by carpooling and sharing lodging with classmates during labs.
Notes on Tuition & Fees
- These are estimated costs for the entire program. Tuition, fees, and equipment costs are subject to change, however, when a student matriculates into the program, the starting tuition rate is locked and will not increase over the student's enrollment period for the program.
- Tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents is the same.
- Access to on-campus facilities, including on-campus parking and athletic events attendance, requires the payment of optional fees.
- Students are required to have a laptop computer, external webcam, and mobile device with reliable service in their possession at the onset of the program. For more information on computer requirements, click HERE.
Scholarships
The RCHHS Dean’s Scholarship: Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences awards merit-based scholarships to incoming students who have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence. All students admitted into the program are considered for this prestigious scholarship—no separate application is required. Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award and its terms and conditions prior to their program start date.
Baylor DPT Light the Way Scholarship: The Baylor University DPT program offers the DPT Light the Way Scholarship to enrolled students after their first trimester in the program is complete. This scholarship provides at least one $1,000 award to a current student from each cohort, each year of the program. Selection criteria are based on alignment with Baylor DPT Values, academic status, financial need, underrepresented minority (URM) status, and an essay response. Being a member of a URM group is considered but not required to qualify for this scholarship.
Outside Scholarships: There are numerous external scholarship and funding opportunities available to DPT students. We’ve compiled a selective list HERE. Applicants are encouraged to seek out additional scholarship and funding opportunities independently.
For more information on these scholarships please contact us at Robbins_Grad@baylor.edu or 254-710-4400.
Financial Aid
To be considered for federal, state, and Baylor need-based financial aid including loans, grants, and need-based Baylor scholarships, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no fee to complete the FAFSA.
Baylor's school code is 003545. Baylor normally receives results of the FAFSA within two to three business days.
DPT Student Financial Aid Checklist
For more information about applying for financial aid at Baylor, visit the One Stop Student Financial Services website.
Financial Aid FAQs
The Baylor University DPT program offers the DPT Light the Way Scholarship. This scholarship will provide at least one $1,000 award to a current student from each cohort, each year of the program. Selection criteria are based on alignment with Baylor DPT Values, academic status, financial need, underrepresented minority (URM) status, and an essay response. Being a member of a URM group is considered but not required to qualify for this scholarship.
Also note that there are numerous external scholarship and funding opportunities available to DPT students. We’ve compiled a selective list here. Applicants are encouraged to seek out additional scholarship and funding opportunities independently.
The Baylor One Stop Student Financial Services department is available to assist students with all matters related to financial aid. Additional information can be found here.
We recognize that some students may desire to maintain some level of employment while enrolled in a DPT program. However, our students are full-time students in every sense of the term with course loads ranging from 15-19 credits per academic trimester. The academic demands and requirements of the curriculum (estimated between 45-55 hours per week), on-site lab immersions in Waco, and full-time clinical education experiences will make it very difficult for students to maintain an outside work schedule. We strongly discourage students from working during the first trimester of the program. After the first trimester, employment is still discouraged unless a student has demonstrated the ability to be academically successful. If a student decides to work at any time during the program, the hours worked must not interfere with the demands of the program and we request that students disclose employment status to the program.
