Paying for Texas Christian University

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$57,220 6.00%	$35,778 6.14%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Texas Christian University (TCU) is $57,220 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $35,778. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,558. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at TCU.

80% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $28,896. It could cover 50.50% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $48,164 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

TCU's 4-year tuition is $243,122, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $321,671.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Texas Christian University is $57,220. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 6.00% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,558.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $60,654 , a 6.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

TCU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$53,980	$18,230
2023-2024	$57,220	$19,040
Change % 2023-2024	6.00%	4.44%
2024-2025	$60,654	$19,886

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $35,778. The graduate tuition has been risen by 6.14% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $30,621.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $37,975 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 6.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

TCU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$33,708	$18,230
2023-2024	$35,778	$19,040
Change % 2023-2024	6.14%	4.44%
2024-2025	$37,975	$19,886

Cost Per Credit Hour

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 cost per credit hour is $2,420. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,985.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$2,280
	2023-2024	$2,420
	2024-2025	$2,569
Graduate	2022-2023	$1,870
	2023-2024	$1,985
	2024-2025	$2,107

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,040. The Living costs increased by 4.44% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The TCU's 2024 on-campus COA is $77,060 and off-campus COA is $77,060.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At TCU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$57,220
Room & Board	$14,800	$14,800
Personal Expenses	$4,240	$4,240
Books & Supplies	$800
Cost of Attendance	$77,060	$77,060

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at TCU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at TCU is $243,122.

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.

TCU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$58,610	$60,034	$61,492	$62,986	$243,122
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$60,034	$61,492	$62,986	$64,516	$249,028
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$61,492	$62,986	$64,516	$66,083	$255,077
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$62,986	$64,516	$66,083	$67,689	$261,274
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$64,516	$66,083	$67,689	$69,333	$267,620

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

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 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $321,671.

TCU 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$78,368	$79,711	$81,089	$82,504	$321,671
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$79,711	$81,089	$82,504	$83,955	$327,258
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$81,089	$82,504	$83,955	$85,445	$332,993
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$82,504	$83,955	$85,445	$86,974	$338,877
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$83,955	$85,445	$86,974	$88,542	$344,916

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 80% 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 $206,087.

TCU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$49,472	$50,815	$52,193	$53,608	$206,087
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$50,815	$52,193	$53,608	$55,059	$211,674
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$52,193	$53,608	$55,059	$56,549	$217,409
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$53,608	$55,059	$56,549	$58,078	$223,293
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$55,059	$56,549	$58,078	$59,646	$229,332

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

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

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to TCU
	In-State	Out-of-State
Texas Christian University	$57,220
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Iowa State University	$10,497	$27,683
Baylor University	$54,844
Kansas State University	$10,942	$27,816
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus	$9,595	$26,665