For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $8,470 for Texas residents and $18,056 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Texas, the average tuition & fees are $25,305 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $8,526 for Texas residents and $18,013 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Texas, the average graduate tuition is $19,356.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,463 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $16,803. 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.
You can compare all Texas colleges in various ways:
Average Cost of Attendance (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 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Texas is $25,371 for residents and $34,957 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $41,420. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $18,125 for Texas residents and $20,687 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $25,371 | $34,957 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $41,420 | |
| Community Colleges | $18,125 | $20,687 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 402 out of 417 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 106 public and 249 private colleges in Texas. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $5,828 for Texas residents and $15,448 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,774
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,204 for residents and $5,637 for out-of-state students.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $5,828 | $15,448 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $23,774 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $3,204 | $5,637 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $16,522 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 120 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $6,209 for Texas residents and $15,607 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $18,007
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $6,209 | $15,607 |
| Private Schools | $18,007 | |
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 $217 for Texas residents and $558 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $929
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $332 for Texas residents and $796 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $849
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $217 | $558 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $929 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $138 | $265 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $332 | $796 |
| Private Schools | $849 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Texas
At colleges in Texas, the average living cost is $14,463 when a student lives on campus facility and $16,803 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $14,211 | $16,777 |
| Private Schools | $14,814 | $16,831 |
