How much is tuition at Baylor School?

At Baylor School, boarding tuition is $70,180 per year and day tuition is $34,875 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Baylor School offer financial aid?

Yes. 30% of students at Baylor School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does Baylor School serve?

Baylor School serves grades 6-12.

Is Baylor School a boarding or day school?

Baylor School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.

How many students attend Baylor School?

Baylor School enrolls about 1,050 students.

Where is Baylor School located?

Baylor School is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Baylor School

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 14, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$34,875

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$70,180

Financial aid

30% of students

Enrollment

1050

Student:Teacher

9:1

Founded

1893

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What Baylor School actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

30% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$78,880

vs $70,180 published tuition

4-year total

$334,415

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Baylor School is a coeducational boarding and day school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades 6-12 with boarding in the upper school. Founded in 1893, Baylor sits on a 690-acre riverfront campus and is known for its rowing program, environmental initiatives, and a strong college-prep curriculum.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Baylor School?: At Baylor School, boarding tuition is $70,180 per year and day tuition is $34,875 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Baylor School offer financial aid?: Yes. 30% of students at Baylor School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Baylor School serve?: Baylor School serves grades 6-12.
Is Baylor School a boarding or day school?: Baylor School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
How many students attend Baylor School?: Baylor School enrolls about 1,050 students.
Where is Baylor School located?: Baylor School is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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