Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Texas State University is $11,450 for Texas residents and $23,210 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.83% for Texas residents and increased by 2.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for TXST is $11,774 for Texas residents and $23,880 for out-of-state students which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.83% for Texas residents and increased by 2.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,440. The Living costs increased by 9.09% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Texas schools with tuition changes from last year at Texas colleges tuition change page.
TXST Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,135 $22,559$15,070
2023-2024$11,450$23,210$16,440
Change % 2023-20242.83%2.89%9.09%
2024-2025$11,774$23,880$17,935
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Texas State University - COA
Texas State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Texas State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,901 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $18,301 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at TXST is $10,820 for Texas residents and $19,450 for out-of-state students which is a 6.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
TXST Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,060 $17,220$15,070
2023-2024$9,901$18,301$16,440
Change % 2023-20249.28%6.28%9.09%
2024-2025$10,820$19,450$17,935
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Texas State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at TXST. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $316 for Texas residents and $736 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $390 for Texas residents and $813 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$307$715
2023-2024$316$736
2024-2025$325$758
Graduate2022-2023$357$765
2023-2024$390$813
2024-2025$426$864
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Texas State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Texas State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Texas State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Texas State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Texas State University$11,450$23,210
Troy University$9,792$19,584
Coastal Carolina University$11,640$29,628
Georgia Southern University$5,905$16,959
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$10,418$24,146
University of Arkansas at Little Rock$8,455$19,210

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at TXST?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at TXST is $47,307 for Texas residents and $95,120 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Texas State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$11,599$11,749$11,902$12,057$47,307
Out-of-State$23,436$23,664$23,894$24,126$95,120
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$11,749$11,902$12,057$12,213$47,922
Out-of-State$23,664$23,894$24,126$24,361$96,045
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$11,902$12,057$12,213$12,372$48,544
Out-of-State$23,894$24,126$24,361$24,598$96,979
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$12,057$12,213$12,372$12,533$49,175
Out-of-State$24,126$24,361$24,598$24,837$97,922
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$12,213$12,372$12,533$12,696$49,814
Out-of-State$24,361$24,598$24,837$25,079$98,875

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $121,451 for Texas residents and $169,264 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Texas State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Texas State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,304$29,997$30,714$31,451$121,451
Out-of-State$41,141$41,911$42,701$43,511$169,264
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,997$30,709$31,447$32,205$124,342
Out-of-State$41,911$42,701$43,511$44,343$172,466
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$30,709$31,442$32,200$32,980$127,316
Out-of-State$42,701$43,511$44,343$45,196$175,751
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$31,442$32,195$32,975$33,777$130,374
Out-of-State$43,511$44,343$45,196$46,072$179,121
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$32,195$32,970$33,772$34,597$133,519
Out-of-State$44,343$45,196$46,072$46,970$182,580

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 56% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $87,819 for Texas residents and $135,632 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Texas State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Texas State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,896$21,589$22,306$23,043$87,819
Out-of-State$32,733$33,503$34,293$35,103$135,632
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,589$22,301$23,039$23,797$90,710
Out-of-State$33,503$34,293$35,103$35,935$138,834
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$22,301$23,034$23,792$24,572$93,684
Out-of-State$34,293$35,103$35,935$36,788$142,119
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,034$23,787$24,567$25,369$96,742
Out-of-State$35,103$35,935$36,788$37,664$145,489
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,787$24,562$25,364$26,189$99,887
Out-of-State$35,935$36,788$37,664$38,562$148,948

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Texas State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Texas State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,450$740$16,440$23,210$740 $16,440
Graduate$9,901 $740$16,440$18,301 $740$16,440
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