Paying for Texas Christian University

The 2022 tuition & fees of Texas Christian University (TCU) are $51,660 for their students and the 2022 graduate school tuition & fees is $32,268. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($48,173 - private (not-for-profit) Research University (high research activity)). The tuition & fee is is the same as last year (2021) at TCU.

73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $27,036. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $43,392 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

For the students who are admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for four(4) years is $218,686. The estimated total costs of attendance with living costs and personal expenses is $293,845 for four(4) years.

According to TCU bursar/financial aid office, the projected 2023 tuition & fees is $53,890. It is 4.32% higher than the current tuition rate.

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Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at TCU is $51,660. The 2022 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($48,173 - private (not-for-profit) Research University (high research activity)).

The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for academic year 2022-2023 is $53,890. It is a 4.3% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,868. The Living costs decreased by 7.27% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

TCU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2020-2021	$51,660	$19,268
2021-2022	$51,660	$17,868
2022-2023	$53,890	$16,570
Change % 2022-2023	4.32%	-7.27%

*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the TCU directly. See the TCU bursar/financial aid page for more information.

For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $32,268 for the academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($32,994 - private (not-for-profit) Research University (high research activity)).

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $33,708 for the academic year 2022-2023. It is a 4.5% increase compared to 2022's rate. This rate is officially announced by school and it may be subject to change. For update and details of fee schedule, check the school's bursar/financial aid page.

TCU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2020-2021	$32,268	$19,268
2021-2022	$32,268	$17,868
2022-2023	$33,708	$16,570
Change % 2022-2023	4.46%	-7.27%

*** The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the TCU directly. See the TCU bursar/financial aid page for more information.

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at TCU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $2,180. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,790.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2021-2022)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2020-2021	$2,180
	2021-2022	$2,180
	2022-2023	$2,180
Graduate	2020-2021	$1,790
	2021-2022	$1,790
	2022-2023	$1,790

The 2022 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2023 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.

The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $50,300 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $62,600 for Texas Christian University graduates.

Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
	Total	Male	Female
6 Years After Graduation	$50,300	$56,200	$46,900
7 Years After Graduation	$47,600	-	-
8 Years After Graduation	$55,300	-	-
9 Years After Graduation	$55,200	-	-
10 Years After Graduation	$62,600	$74,800	$55,600

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Texas Christian University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison between Texas Christian University and Similar Schools
	In-State	Out-of-State
Texas Christian University	$51,660
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	$12,012	$27,816
West Virginia University	$8,976	$25,320
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,752	$40,996
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus	$9,244	$24,764
University of Kansas	$11,166	$28,034

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at TCU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years at TCU is $218,686.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Projected Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$52,838	$54,042	$55,274	$56,533	$218,686
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$54,042	$55,274	$56,533	$57,822	$223,671
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$55,274	$56,533	$57,822	$59,140	$228,769
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$56,533	$57,822	$59,140	$60,488	$233,984
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$57,822	$59,140	$60,488	$61,867	$239,317

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated 4-years COA is $293,845.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Texas Christian University.

Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$71,614	$72,827	$74,068	$75,337	$293,845
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$72,827	$74,068	$75,337	$76,635	$298,866
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$74,068	$75,337	$76,635	$77,962	$304,001
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$75,337	$76,635	$77,962	$79,320	$309,253
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$76,635	$77,962	$79,320	$80,708	$314,624

Last year, 73% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $185,701.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Texas Christian University.

Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$44,578	$45,791	$47,032	$48,301	$185,701
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$45,791	$47,032	$48,301	$49,599	$190,722
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$47,032	$48,301	$49,599	$50,926	$195,857
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$48,301	$49,599	$50,926	$52,284	$201,109
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$49,599	$50,926	$52,284	$53,672	$206,480

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2022 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Texas Christian University.