For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $11,556 for Texas residents and $21,603 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Texas, the average tuition & fees are $23,237 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $8,379 for Texas residents and $17,838 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Texas, the average graduate tuition is $19,557.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,567 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,641. 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 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 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Texas is $27,623 for residents and $37,670 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $38,046. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,437 for Texas residents and $20,314 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 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 Years Colleges | $27,623 | $37,670 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $17,437 | $20,314 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $38,046 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 408 out of 425 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 106 public and 258 private colleges in Texas. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $8,016 for Texas residents and $18,062 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,202
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,501 for residents and $7,378 for out-of-state students.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $8,016 | $18,062 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $23,202 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $4,501 | $7,378 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $16,250 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 119 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $6,145 for Texas residents and $15,511 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $18,289
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $6,145 | $15,511 |
| Private Schools | $18,289 | |
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 $246 for Texas residents and $617 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $892
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $354 for Texas residents and $821 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $867
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $246 | $617 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $892 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $134 | $254 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $354 | $821 |
| Private Schools | $867 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Texas
At colleges in Texas, the average living cost is $13,567 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,641 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,507 | $15,475 |
| Private Schools | $13,649 | $15,820 |
