For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $11,883 for Texas residents and $22,006 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Texas, the average tuition & fees are $24,420 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $8,533 for Texas residents and $18,006 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Texas, the average graduate tuition is $19,371.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,415 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $16,612. 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 $28,802 for residents and $38,925 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $40,343. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,822 for Texas residents and $20,432 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 | $28,802 | $38,925 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $40,343 | |
| Community Colleges | $17,822 | $20,432 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 402 out of 416 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 106 public and 255 private colleges in Texas. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $8,001 for Texas residents and $18,123 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $24,360
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,577 for residents and $7,187 for out-of-state students.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $8,001 | $18,123 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $24,360 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $4,577 | $7,187 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $16,522 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 117 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $6,190 for Texas residents and $15,572 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $17,967
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $6,190 | $15,572 |
| Private Schools | $17,967 | |
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 $244 for Texas residents and $621 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $927
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $357 for Texas residents and $833 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $917
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $244 | $621 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $927 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $133 | $249 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $357 | $833 |
| Private Schools | $917 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Texas
At colleges in Texas, the average living cost is $14,415 when a student lives on campus facility and $16,612 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $14,195 | $16,722 |
| Private Schools | $14,720 | $16,495 |
