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 14% over the next decade and a $98,000 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 24-26 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

Cohort Enrolling in Spring 2026

The costs indicated below are only an estimate and may be different from the student's total expenditures. They do not include stipend, tuition remission, or any other funding the student may receive.

 *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

1. 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.
2. Tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents is the same.
3. Access to on-campus facilities, including on-campus parking and athletic events attendance, requires the payment of optional fees.
4. 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

Baylor University’s Department of Physical Therapy offers merit-based scholarships for incoming students. All students admitted into the program will be considered for a scholarship award—no separate application required. Applicants will be notified of an award, or of an opportunity to apply for a specific scholarship, following admission into the program

Because scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, submitting your admissions application early gives you the best chance for consideration. Start your application in PTCAS today. 

In addition to merit-based scholarships, Baylor DPT students can apply for the Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Light the Way Scholarship, after their first trimester in the program is complete. 

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.

For more information about applying for financial aid at Baylor, visit the One Stop Student Financial Services website.

Complete the FAFSA