For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $8,431 for Texas residents and $18,424 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Texas, the average tuition & fees are $23,869 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Texas is $8,370 for Texas residents and $17,843 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Texas, the average graduate tuition is $19,286.
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 $15,605. 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 $24,563 for residents and $34,556 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $38,693. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,392 for Texas residents and $20,416 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-Year Colleges | $24,563 | $34,556 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $38,693 | |
| Community Colleges | $17,392 | $20,416 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 396 out of 410 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 106 public and 251 private colleges in Texas. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $5,810 for Texas residents and $15,795 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,630
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,324 for residents and $6,246 for out-of-state students.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $5,810 | $15,795 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $22,630 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $3,324 | $6,246 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $16,243 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Texas, 117 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Texas is $6,158 for Texas residents and $15,540 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $18,067
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $6,158 | $15,540 |
| Private Schools | $18,067 | |
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 $238 for Texas residents and $599 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $893
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $347 for Texas residents and $818 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $816
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $238 | $599 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $893 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $134 | $265 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $347 | $818 |
| Private Schools | $816 | |
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 $15,605 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 | $15,741 |
