2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Texas is $12,084 for Residents and $24,403 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $12,084 for Texas residents and $24,403 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Texas, the average tuition & fees are $23,363 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $8,272 for Texas residents and $17,506 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Texas, the average graduate tuition is $18,613.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $12,931 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $14,384. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Texas is $27,552 for residents and $39,871 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $37,855. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $16,812 for Texas residents and $19,489 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Texas
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$27,552$39,871
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$16,812$19,489
Private 4 Years Colleges$37,855

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Texas, 397 schools out of 410 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 106 public and 264 private colleges in Texas. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $8,856 for Texas residents and $21,175 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,158
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,419 for residents and $7,095 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Texas
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$8,856$21,175
Private 4 Years Colleges$23,158
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$4,419$7,095
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$16,226

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Texas, 110 schools out of 410 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $6,124 for Texas residents and $15,267 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $17,554
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Texas
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$6,124$15,267
Private Schools$17,554

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Texas is $274 for Texas residents and $717 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $863
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $347 for Texas residents and $799 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $836
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Texas
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$274$717
Private 4 Years Colleges$863
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$135$247
Graduate
Public Schools$347$799
Private Schools$836

Average Living Costs at colleges in Texas

At colleges in Texas, the average living cost is $12,931 when a student lives on campus facility and $14,384 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Texas
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$12,692$13,966
Private Schools$13,262$14,829

Most Searched Texas Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Texas
Southern Methodist University
$61,980
Rice University
$54,960
Texas Christian University
$53,980
Baylor University
$51,738
Saint Edward's University
$50,766
Highest Graduate Tuition in Texas
Rice University
$52,342
Baylor University
$38,772
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
$38,158
Southern Methodist University
$36,864
Texas Lutheran University
$33,920

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