Tuition & Fees
Master of Athletic Training Expense Summary 2025-26
Baylor University Tuition and Fees
| Graduate Tuition for Year 1 | ~$35,665.00 |
| Graduate Tuition for Year 2 | ~$30,128.00 |
| Total Cost of Tuition | ~$65,793.50* |
*This includes tuition remission.
University fees incorporated in tuition, no separate fees
MAT Program Required Fees
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Seat Deposit (applied toward student account) | $500 |
| Program Course Fees | ~$250 total |
| Parking | $0-$400 (based on lot selected) |
| Clothing | AT specific shirts are covered by course fees. Students may be provided clothing by individual clinical sites. Students are responsible for buying any clothing not provided (e.g. khaki pants) |
| Attestation | Varies by clinical placement ~$150 |
| Background Check | Varies by clinical placement ~$50 |
| Immunizations | Immunizations required for the program (e.g., varicella, Tdap) and continual immunizations based on clinical placements (e.g., TB testing, flu shot) ~$50 |
| Drug Testing | Varies by clinical placement ~$50-100 |
| Textbooks/EMR Software | ~$1,250 total |
| Electronic Student Portfolio | Covered by course fees |
| Liability Insurance | Provided by university |
| BOC Exam Review Tests | ~$60 |
| BOC Exam | Application $100 Exam $375 |
| CPR Recertification (one-time fee) | Variable |
| Graduation Regalia | Variable, available to purchase or rent |
| Travel Expenses | Students are responsible for travel expenses associated with transportation to and from clinical placements. Includes costs associated with off-campus sites and internships. |
| Advanced Certification Credentialing Fees (e.g. ART, FMS, PRI) | Advanced certification content will be included in curriculum. (Variable ~$200-$500) |
Optional Fees
| NATA Dues | New ~$60, Renew ~$80 |
| SWATA Competency Workshop | ~$60 |
| SWATA Annual Meeting | NATA Member ~$40 / Non-member ~$80 |
| NATA Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia | ~$99 |
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