Baylor University Reports Enrollment Decline Amid Tuition Hike

Baylor University enrolled 13,860 undergraduates this fall, marking the lowest total since 2014 and a decline of 323 from the previous year. This marks the fourth consecutive year of falling undergraduate enrollment, though graduate enrollment increased to 5,888. President Linda Livingstone cited pressures including a smaller pool of college-age students, visa difficulties for international students, and the cost of college. The published tuition for the 2026-27 school year rose to $67,756, representing a 6.5% increase.

The decline in undergraduate enrollment impacts the institution's overall student body size and revenue base. The administration noted that the incoming class size for freshmen was 3,340, down from 3,352 in 2025. Experts noted that tuition increases can make it harder to recruit students.