For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Texas Colleges is $8,194 for in-state and $17,624 for out-of-state students. For Texas private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $24,857.
Compared to last year's tuition in Texas, in-state tuition has increased by 1.33% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 0.98%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.63%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Texas Colleges.
Texas Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Texas, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
Texas Community Colleges Texas Trade Schools
Southern Methodist University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,040 and College of the Mainland has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,140 among Texas Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Texas Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX | $44,200 | $1,830 | $1,250 | $14,540 | $14,540 | ||
| Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate OnlineAddison, TX | $14,520 | $395 | $1,250 | - | $11,628 | ||
| Alvin Community CollegeAlvin, TX | $3,130 | $4,402 | $102 | $155 | $2,104 | - | $8,418 |
| Amberton UniversityGarland, TX | $9,060 | $300 | - | - | - | ||
| American InterContinental University-HoustonHouston, TX | $14,829 | $359 | $1,200 | - | $9,044 | ||
| Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, TX | $8,460 | $18,300 | $187 | $597 | $1,200 | $12,140 | $12,140 |
| Arizona College of Nursing-DallasDallas, TX | $23,987 | $851 | - | - | $12,668 | ||
| Arlington Baptist UniversityArlington, TX | $20,129 | $496 | $1,600 | $8,980 | $18,019 | ||
| Austin CollegeSherman, TX | $48,121 | $1,514 | $1,150 | $13,951 | $9,250 | ||
| Austin Community College DistrictAustin, TX | $8,580 | $10,590 | $67 | $335 | $1,200 | - | $18,240 |
| Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsSan Antonio, TX | $13,074 | $440 | $500 | - | $11,736 | ||
| Baptist Missionary Association Theological SeminaryJacksonville, TX | $10,050 | $325 | $1,100 | $9,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Baptist University of the AmericasSan Antonio, TX | $8,400 | $320 | $600 | $7,670 | $8,530 | ||
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | $58,100 | $2,421 | $1,498 | $15,314 | $14,480 | ||
| Brazosport CollegeLake Jackson, TX | $3,286 | $4,711 | $99 | $153 | $1,020 | - | $9,900 |
| Center for Advanced Legal StudiesHouston, TX | $8,400 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Chamberlain University-TexasHouston, TX | $21,100 | $720 | $400 | - | $15,448 | ||
| Christ Mission CollegeSan Antonio, TX | $8,806 | $253 | $150 | $5,695 | $10,600 | ||
| College of Biblical Studies-HoustonHouston, TX | $9,275 | $375 | $975 | - | $10,728 | ||
| College of the MainlandTexas City, TX | $3,450 | $4,140 | $115 | $138 | $2,000 | - | $6,236 |
| Collin County Community College DistrictMcKinney, TX | $3,814 | $6,064 | $125 | $200 | $2,220 | $9,379 | $15,811 |
| Columbia College - Eastfield Pleasant GroveDallas, TX | $8,304 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Columbia College - Fort WorthFort Worth, TX | $8,256 | - | $480 | - | $11,680 | ||
| Columbia College - MesquiteMesquite, TX | $8,304 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Concordia University TexasAustin, TX | $32,778 | $1,135 | $120 | $13,460 | $8,844 | ||
| Criswell CollegeDallas, TX | $15,750 | $620 | $1,842 | $9,010 | $14,427 | ||
| Culinary Institute IncHouston, TX | $18,803 | $393 | $2,600 | - | $6,316 | ||
| Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | $40,190 | $1,278 | $1,926 | $11,876 | $16,810 | ||
| Dallas Christian CollegeDallas, TX | $21,680 | $685 | $1,300 | $10,100 | $10,100 | ||
| Dallas CollegeDallas, TX | $4,662 | $6,900 | $169 | $250 | $550 | - | $16,052 |
| Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX | $5,000 | $6,050 | $75 | $112 | $1,600 | - | $8,505 |
| Denver College of Nursing-HoustonHouston, TX | $24,607 | - | - | - | - | ||
| DeVry University-TexasIrving, TX | $17,008 | $514 | $1,100 | - | $16,608 | ||
| East Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, TX | $10,026 | $22,326 | $160 | $570 | $1,152 | $10,634 | $12,100 |
| East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX | $30,680 | $975 | $1,214 | $10,956 | $10,250 | ||
| ECPI University - San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | $18,484 | - | - | - | $10,440 | ||
| Galen College of Nursing-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | $17,048 | $435 | $1,350 | - | $17,028 | ||
| Galen Health Institutes-Austin CampusRound Rock, TX | $17,048 | $437 | $1,350 | - | $17,028 | ||
| Galen Health Institutes-DallasRichardson, TX | $17,048 | $448 | $1,350 | - | $17,028 | ||
| Galen Health Institutes-HoustonHouston, TX | $17,048 | $448 | $1,350 | - | $17,028 | ||
| Galveston CollegeGalveston, TX | $3,446 | $6,176 | $80 | $171 | $2,046 | $8,764 | $10,696 |
| Grace School of TheologyThe Woodlands, TX | $7,720 | $300 | $1,000 | - | $17,280 | ||
| Grayson CollegeDenison, TX | $4,500 | $6,300 | $100 | $160 | $1,180 | $8,832 | $17,851 |
| Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio, TX | $44,260 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX | $32,960 | $995 | $1,226 | $11,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX | $39,430 | $1,530 | $1,000 | $12,928 | $12,928 | ||
| Houston City CollegeHouston, TX | $4,344 | $5,460 | $121 | $151 | $2,250 | - | $9,330 |
| Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX | $34,982 | $1,023 | $1,500 | $10,200 | $17,598 | ||
| Huston-Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX | $26,709 | $420 | $1,200 | $8,469 | $10,900 | ||
| Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TX | $11,720 | $435 | $1,000 | $9,880 | $8,295 | ||
| Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX | $8,905 | $18,745 | $259 | $669 | $1,250 | $10,464 | $9,636 |
| Laredo CollegeLaredo, TX | $4,500 | $5,748 | $100 | $152 | $1,800 | - | $6,071 |
| LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX | $37,160 | $660 | $3,060 | $11,120 | $13,550 | ||
| Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX | $5,976 | $7,512 | $249 | $313 | $2,550 | - | $10,756 |
| Lubbock Christian UniversityLubbock, TX | $28,540 | $1,100 | $1,500 | $10,100 | $10,100 | ||
| McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX | $32,100 | $996 | $200 | $9,836 | $9,144 | ||
| Messenger CollegeBedford, TX | $11,620 | $415 | $1,548 | $13,305 | $19,851 | ||
| Midland CollegeMidland, TX | $4,920 | $6,180 | $131 | $300 | $2,022 | $6,000 | $15,963 |
| Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX | $9,950 | $11,770 | $196 | $261 | $600 | $11,124 | $11,124 |
| Navarro CollegeCorsicana, TX | $4,718 | $6,578 | $54 | $116 | $1,969 | $8,231 | $8,231 |
| Nelson UniversityWaxahachie, TX | $25,064 | $1,001 | $1,434 | $9,598 | $15,116 | ||
| North American UniversityStafford, TX | $15,436 | $614 | $1,102 | $12,726 | $10,814 | ||
| Northwest Vista CollegeSan Antonio, TX | $5,542 | $9,952 | $180 | $327 | $500 | - | $14,250 |
| Odessa CollegeOdessa, TX | $4,032 | $4,926 | $130 | $161 | $450 | $6,930 | $15,139 |
| Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio, TX | $32,106 | $997 | - | $11,088 | $11,088 | ||
| Palo Alto CollegeSan Antonio, TX | $5,542 | $9,952 | $180 | $327 | $500 | - | $14,250 |
| Parker UniversityDallas, TX | $26,904 | $728 | $800 | - | $13,056 | ||
| Paul Quinn CollegeDallas, TX | $13,498 | $370 | $1,000 | $7,650 | $10,440 | ||
| Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX | $11,299 | $26,874 | $246 | $753 | $1,571 | $10,317 | $8,872 |
| Redeemers University North AmericaGreenville, TX | $7,000 | - | $500 | - | $8,000 | ||
| Remington College-Dallas CampusDallas, TX | $15,876 | - | - | - | $8,963 | ||
| Remington College-Online DallasDallas, TX | $12,289 | - | - | - | $8,699 | ||
| Rice UniversityHouston, TX | $61,247 | $2,671 | $1,440 | $18,100 | $18,100 | ||
| Saint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX | $51,384 | $2,079 | $2,476 | $14,248 | $16,218 | ||
| Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX | $9,228 | $19,068 | $244 | $654 | $1,380 | $11,720 | $11,720 |
| San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio, TX | $5,542 | $9,952 | $180 | $327 | $500 | - | $14,250 |
| San Jacinto Community CollegePasadena, TX | $4,320 | $6,690 | $144 | $223 | $1,470 | - | $22,916 |
| Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX | $39,266 | $1,780 | $50 | $11,223 | $11,500 | ||
| South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX | $5,220 | $7,620 | $174 | $254 | $1,600 | - | $8,638 |
| South University-AustinRound Rock, TX | $17,895 | $475 | $540 | - | $9,439 | ||
| Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX | $67,040 | $2,484 | $800 | $19,064 | $11,314 | ||
| Southwest University at El PasoEl Paso, TX | $16,000 | - | $1,400 | - | $4,340 | ||
| Southwestern Adventist UniversityKeene, TX | $25,380 | $1,030 | $1,200 | $9,400 | $9,400 | ||
| Southwestern Christian CollegeTerrell, TX | $14,638 | $570 | $1,903 | $7,042 | $6,942 | ||
| Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX | $53,613 | $2,220 | $1,250 | $15,072 | $17,290 | ||
| St Philip's CollegeSan Antonio, TX | $5,542 | $9,952 | $180 | $327 | $500 | - | $14,250 |
| St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX | $37,434 | $1,119 | $1,300 | $12,894 | $12,894 | ||
| Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TX | $11,128 | $20,968 | $354 | $764 | $1,208 | $13,144 | $12,184 |
| Strayer University - Northwest Houston CampusHouston, TX | $13,920 | - | $672 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Cedar HillCedar Hill, TX | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-North DallasFarmers Branch, TX | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Northwest HoustonHouston, TX | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | $13,920 | - | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-TexasFarmers Branch, TX | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine, TX | $7,592 | $17,672 | $226 | $646 | $2,167 | $10,892 | $10,422 |
| Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TX | $8,302 | $18,142 | $199 | $594 | $1,248 | $10,920 | $13,292 |
| Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX | $7,894 | $19,454 | $50 | $460 | $1,270 | $10,826 | $10,638 |
| Texas A & M University Health Science CenterBryan, TX | $11,597 | $33,705 | - | - | $1,104 | - | $11,076 |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX | $9,748 | $20,794 | $205 | $640 | $1,296 | $12,748 | $11,299 |
| Texas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen, TX | $7,363 | $17,155 | $275 | $683 | $1,950 | - | $11,394 |
| Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX | $12,995 | $40,124 | $308 | $1,215 | $1,104 | $13,008 | $11,076 |
| Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville, TX | $9,892 | $25,746 | $250 | $615 | $1,299 | $11,200 | $12,709 |
| Texas A&M University-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | $9,654 | $23,255 | $247 | $641 | $1,200 | $11,800 | $12,200 |
| Texas A&M University-TexarkanaTexarkana, TX | $8,349 | $24,680 | $281 | $813 | $1,800 | $13,972 | $13,972 |
| Texas A&M University-VictoriaVictoria, TX | $7,149 | $16,941 | $213 | $623 | $1,158 | $11,246 | $10,382 |
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | $61,740 | $2,615 | $800 | $16,700 | $16,700 | ||
| Texas CollegeTyler, TX | $10,008 | $342 | $2,100 | $8,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, TX | $36,230 | $1,175 | $1,000 | $12,350 | $14,640 | ||
| Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX | $8,637 | $21,473 | $100 | $460 | $1,654 | $12,800 | $18,670 |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | $11,450 | $22,930 | $307 | $717 | $760 | $12,630 | $12,850 |
| Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | $11,852 | $24,157 | $298 | $708 | $1,200 | $10,742 | $11,303 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterLubbock, TX | $10,214 | $22,514 | $222 | $632 | - | - | - |
| Texas Tech University Health Scienes Center El PasoEl Paso, TX | $14,050 | $27,170 | $208 | $605 | - | - | - |
| Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX | $39,582 | $1,154 | $1,500 | $13,534 | $17,865 | ||
| Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TX | $8,640 | $18,480 | $238 | $648 | $1,174 | $11,826 | $12,996 |
| The College of Health Care Professions-NorthwestHouston, TX | $18,400 | - | - | - | - | ||
| The King's UniversitySouthlake, TX | $12,480 | $475 | $1,218 | - | $11,717 | ||
| The Southwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryFort Worth, TX | $11,934 | $395 | $1,500 | $10,040 | $13,500 | ||
| The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX | $11,950 | $29,582 | $366 | $989 | $1,000 | $11,228 | $13,092 |
| The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | $11,688 | $44,908 | $542 | $2,061 | $724 | $14,828 | $14,964 |
| The University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX | $14,644 | $40,144 | $443 | $1,506 | $1,200 | $14,430 | $14,324 |
| The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX | $9,544 | $25,502 | $257 | $787 | $1,646 | $10,864 | $12,452 |
| The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | $9,326 | $22,249 | $261 | $800 | $1,000 | $14,912 | $11,925 |
| The University of Texas at TylerTyler, TX | $9,512 | $24,512 | $370 | $870 | $2,920 | $13,756 | $13,410 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, TX | $15,748 | $43,132 | $239 | $891 | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX | $10,991 | $27,776 | $324 | $1,023 | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX | $6,511 | $23,731 | $117 | $527 | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonGalveston, TX | $12,402 | $28,011 | $260 | $733 | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas Permian BasinOdessa, TX | $9,607 | $21,900 | $219 | $629 | $1,684 | $14,098 | $16,098 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX | $9,799 | $19,645 | $331 | $742 | $1,250 | $9,728 | $10,262 |
| Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX | $53,676 | $2,223 | $1,000 | $14,750 | $14,750 | ||
| Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TX | $4,920 | $5,970 | $39 | $150 | $1,775 | $7,534 | $7,406 |
| Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX | $3,936 | $4,536 | $40 | $65 | $1,000 | $9,458 | $9,424 |
| University of DallasIrving, TX | $53,930 | $2,105 | $1,000 | $15,010 | $10,399 | ||
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | $9,717 | $22,547 | $362 | $896 | $1,430 | $11,286 | $11,234 |
| University of Houston-Clear LakeHouston, TX | $8,346 | $22,290 | $275 | $856 | $1,192 | $12,642 | $14,538 |
| University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX | $7,582 | $17,434 | $255 | $666 | $1,300 | - | $10,176 |
| University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TX | $34,300 | $1,055 | $330 | $13,224 | $11,210 | ||
| University of North TexasDenton, TX | $11,309 | $21,149 | $347 | $757 | $1,120 | $11,194 | $11,164 |
| University of North Texas at DallasDallas, TX | $9,595 | $21,894 | $261 | $671 | $1,500 | $9,954 | $7,900 |
| University of North Texas Health Science CenterFort Worth, TX | $10,224 | $24,415 | $322 | $742 | - | - | - |
| University of Phoenix-TexasDallas, TX | $9,552 | - | - | - | - | ||
| University of St ThomasHouston, TX | $34,634 | $1,207 | $1,094 | $10,840 | $10,898 | ||
| University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX | $37,090 | $1,090 | $250 | $14,296 | $14,048 | ||
| Wade CollegeDallas, TX | $17,680 | $737 | - | - | $13,118 | ||
| Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TX | $23,782 | $809 | $840 | $9,654 | $15,750 | ||
| Weatherford CollegeWeatherford, TX | $8,100 | $10,860 | $220 | $312 | $1,600 | $7,875 | $7,849 |
| West Coast University-TexasRichardson, TX | $36,854 | $938 | $4,259 | - | $10,410 | ||
| West Coast University-TexasRichardson, TX | $16,574 | $523 | $2,641 | - | $9,369 | ||
| West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TX | $9,101 | $10,996 | $437 | $549 | $1,200 | $9,278 | $9,204 |
| Western Technical CollegeEl Paso, TX | $66,096 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Western Technical CollegeEl Paso, TX | $4,729 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Wiley UniversityMarshall, TX | $12,500 | $521 | $600 | $5,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Average | $8,194 | $21,772 | $217 | $746 | $1,266 | $11,319 | $12,068 |