Concerned about affording a private college? It's time to take a look at the value and opportunities available at East Texas Baptist University.
ETBU awards over $35 million dollars in total financial aid, including federal and state aid. With the financial assistance ETBU can provide, your out-of-pocket expense can be very affordable. 99% of our students receive aid!
| Plan | Cost | Notes |
| Undergraduate cost per semester (full time students) | $15,600 | per semester for full time students |
| Undergraduate (if enrolled in less than 12 hours) | $1,005 | per hour if enrolled in less than 12 hours |
| Undergraduate General Student fee | $815 | per semester |
| Additional Tuition Hour | $560 | per hour for any hours over 18 hours |
| Graduate cost per semester hour | $430 | per hour |
| Graduate Student Fee | $325 | per semester |
| Dual Enrollment (MISD students) | $50 | per hour |
| Dual Enrollment (All other high school students) | $100 | per hour |
| Adult Ed Programs | $400 | per hour |
| Certificate in Ministry (CIM) | $175 | per course |
| Adult Ed Student Fee | $200 | per semester |
*Students living in Carlile, Fry, and Linebery halls are required to have at least a 14-meal plan.
Block tuition also covers the cost of tuition for courses offered in August, December, January, Spring-Break ministers, and May term courses. Students will be responsible for paying the Mini-Term Course Fee of $75 per hour.
Please note that the costs listed above are BEFORE any scholarships or other aid are applied.
Remember that over 99% of our students receive aid which makes your out of pocket expenses very affordable.
FINANCIAL AID
ETBU awarded over $21.2 million in scholarships and grants this year and over 99% of our students receive financial aid. This makes your out of pocket expense much lower than the above amount. ETBU strives to provide an affordable, quality education.
PAYMENT PLAN
ETBU offers a payment plan that allows the semester charges to be divided into five payments.
| 2025-2026 Academic Year | Semester | Year |
| Tuition (Block) | $15,600 | $31,200 |
| Carlile Hall* | $2,700 | $5,400 |
| University Apartments | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Mabee & Ornelas Halls | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| Fry & Linebery Halls* | $2,400 | $4,800 |
| University Park Row Houses (6 person unit) | $3,600 | $7,200 |
| University Park Row Houses ( 2 person unit) | $3,600 | $7,200 |
| Oaks on Grove Townhouses (6 person unit) | $3,600 | $7,200 |
| Foote Hall at Tiger Yard | $3,700 | $7,400 |
| Unlimited Meal Plan ($350 Flex)* | $3,100 | $6,200 |
| 14 Meal Plan ($350 Flex)* | $2,760 | $5,520 |
| 9 Meal Plan ($400 Flex) | $2,100 | $4,200 |
| Flex Dollars Plan | $300 | $600 |
| Fees (General & Laundry) | $815 | $1,630 |