For the academic year 2024-2025, UT Austin's tuition & fees is $11,688 for state residents and $44,908 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its UT Austin's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $11,184 for in-state and $36,230 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to UT Austin is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Texas Christian University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $61,740 and Texas Tech University has the lowest tuition & fees of $24,157 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to UT Austin is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between UT Austin and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| 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 | ||
| Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA | $10,787 | $28,881 | $386 | $1,139 | $700 | $10,808 | $9,576 |
| University of KansasLawrence, KS | $12,102 | $30,432 | $366 | $977 | $1,224 | $11,358 | $10,144 |
| Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS | $11,221 | $28,568 | $341 | $920 | $1,020 | $12,830 | $9,228 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater, OK | $10,110 | $25,630 | $181 | $698 | $1,350 | $11,230 | $12,510 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusNorman, OK | $9,797 | $27,377 | $174 | $760 | $800 | $13,630 | $13,433 |
| Baylor UniversityWaco, TX | $58,100 | $2,421 | $1,498 | $15,314 | $14,480 | ||
| Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX | $12,995 | $40,124 | $308 | $1,215 | $1,104 | $13,008 | $11,076 |
| The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | $11,688 | $44,908 | $542 | $2,061 | $724 | $14,828 | $14,964 |
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | $61,740 | $2,615 | $800 | $16,700 | $16,700 | ||
| Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | $11,852 | $24,157 | $298 | $708 | $1,200 | $10,742 | $11,303 |
| West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, WV | $10,104 | $28,608 | $462 | $1,255 | $950 | $14,582 | $13,012 |
| Average | $11,184 | $36,230 | $340 | $1,343 | $1,034 | $13,185 | $12,402 |