College Costs in Texas

The 2025 Directory of Texas Colleges and Prices

Texas Colleges, Cost and Affordability for 2025

How much does it cost to attend college in Texas?   The average annual in-state college tuition in Texas was $12,076 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is $3,554 lower than the U.S. average and ranks Texas in the middle of the pack as the 35th most expensive state or district to attend college. This is a change of $217 from the 2019-2020 average of $11,859 and represents a 1.83% annual increase in tuition costs. The list of Texas colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating.

This analysis surveyed tuition data from the 177 colleges and universities in Texas, the most popular being Texas A&M University College Station with 65,547 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $9,199. Southern Methodist University is the most expensive in Texas with an in-state tuition of $57,212.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2023 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Texas Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

177 results

Brookhaven College
B
Farmers Branch, TX
 

Brookhaven College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,330 Tuition

 

  • 13,726enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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Texas Lutheran University
T
Seguin, TX

Texas Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$34,300 Tuition

#15 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,361enrollment
  • $23,600net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.9Avg GPA

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Texas A&M International University
T
Laredo, TX

Texas A&M International University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$3,818 Tuition

#15 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,536enrollment
  • $3,833net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 920-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

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Alvin Community College
A
Alvin, TX

Alvin Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,448 Tuition

 

  • 5,830enrollment
  • $5,121net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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South Texas College
S
McAllen, TX

South Texas College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$5,100 Tuition

 

  • 26,440enrollment
  • $1,414net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Texas State Technical College Waco
T
Waco, Texas

Texas State Technical College Waco

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,238 Tuition

 

  • 5,090enrollment
  • $7,438net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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Schreiner University
S
Kerrville, TX

Schreiner University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

$37,396 Tuition

#24 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,208enrollment
  • $21,786net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 970-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

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Houston Baptist University
H
Houston, TX

Houston Baptist University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$35,500 Tuition

#18 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 4,189enrollment
  • $20,530net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

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Navarro College
N
Corsicana, TX

Navarro College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

$1,620 Tuition

 

  • 6,549enrollment
  • $12,099net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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South Plains College
S
Levelland, TX

South Plains College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

$2,568 Tuition

 

  • 8,866enrollment
  • $6,790net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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Hardin Simmons University
H
Abilene, TX

Hardin Simmons University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$30,694 Tuition

#20 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 1,655enrollment
  • $21,321net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 968-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

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West Texas A & M University
W
Canyon, TX

West Texas A & M University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

$6,372 Tuition

#19 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,997enrollment
  • $17,182net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 960-1160SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.61Avg GPA

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The University of Texas Pan American
T
Edinburg, TX

The University of Texas Pan American

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

$7,857 Tuition

#18 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 31,931enrollment
  • $6,978net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

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McLennan Community College
M
Waco, TX
 

McLennan Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$3,720 Tuition

 

  • 7,217enrollment
  • $5,785net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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LeTourneau University
L
Longview, TX

LeTourneau University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

$34,680 Tuition

#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 3,389enrollment
  • $27,007net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1370SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

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Texas Wesleyan University
T
Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

$32,960 Tuition

#22 Best Private Colleges in Texas

  • 2,595enrollment
  • $21,169net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

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Northwest Vista College
N
San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$6,750 Tuition

 

  • 18,808enrollment
  • $5,655net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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El Paso Community College
E
El Paso, TX

El Paso Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

$2,784 Tuition

 

  • 24,420enrollment
  • $4,360net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
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