In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Texas 4-Year 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 4-Year Colleges.
Texas 4-Year 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 4-Year Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Texas 4-Year Colleges is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $8,194 for in-state and $17,624 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $24,857.
- The tuition per credit hour is $217 for state residents and $746 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,266.
- The living cost is $11,319 (on-campus) and $12,068 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Texas 4-Year Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Texas 4-Year Colleges | 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 |
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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 |
|---|
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.