Texas College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Texas colleges

There are 155 four-year colleges and universities in Texas—64 public institutions and 91 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $8,401, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $18,369. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.16% and out-of-state costs changed by 1.07%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 37.69% (in-state) and 35.88% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $24,965 in 2025. That is a 3.96% change from last year and 24.37% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $8,472, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $17,957. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 2.48% and out-of-state costs changed by 1.25%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 30.32% (in-state) and 29.14% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $19,225 in 2025. That is a 0.28% change from last year and 21.71% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.96% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 2.16% (lower by 1.80 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 1.07% (lower by 2.89 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 24.37%, compared with public in-state 37.69% (higher by 13.32 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 35.88% (higher by 11.51 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 0.28% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 2.48% (higher by 2.20 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 1.25% (higher by 0.97 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 21.71%, compared with public graduate in-state 30.32% (higher by 8.61 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 29.14% (higher by 7.43 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $23,618 (public in-state), $33,586 (public out-of-state), and $40,182 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 5.30%, 3.72%, and 5.13%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 33.82% (public in-state), 33.99% (public out-of-state), and 27.07% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $25,356 (public in-state), $35,324 (public out-of-state), and $41,921 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 5.51%, 3.95%, and 5.27%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 37.23% (public in-state), 36.42% (public out-of-state), and 29.19% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Texas Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Texas from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Texas and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Texas public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $8,401 which has increased by 37.69% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $18,369 which has risen by 35.88%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.59% while last year increase rate was 1.07%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Texas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$6,247$6,600$6,761$7,044$7,345$7,765$8,007$8,117$8,223$8,401
Year-to-Year Rates2.40%5.64%2.44%4.19%4.27%5.72%3.11%1.38%1.30%2.16%
Cumulative Rates2.40%8.17%10.81%15.45%20.39%27.28%31.23%33.05%34.78%37.69%
Out-of-State Costs$14,028$14,745$15,360$15,925$16,505$17,354$17,760$17,988$18,174$18,369
Year-to-Year Rates3.77%5.11%4.17%3.68%3.64%5.14%2.34%1.28%1.03%1.07%
Cumulative Rates3.77%9.08%13.63%17.80%22.09%28.37%31.38%33.07%34.44%35.88%
For private schools in Texas state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $24,965 which has increased by 24.37% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.44% while last year increase rate was 3.96%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Texas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$21,086$21,669$22,410$22,348$23,319$22,824$22,970$23,986$24,014$24,965
Year-to-Year Rates5.04%2.77%3.42%-0.28%4.35%-2.13%0.64%4.42%0.11%3.96%
Cumulative Rates5.04%7.95%11.64%11.33%16.17%13.70%14.43%19.49%19.63%24.37%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Texas public schools are $8,472 which has increased by 30.32% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $17,957 which has risen by 29.14%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.91% while last year increase rate was 1.25%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Texas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$6,800$6,978$7,076$7,250$7,581$7,775$8,259$8,172$8,267$8,472
Year-to-Year Rates4.60%2.62%1.40%2.46%4.57%2.56%6.23%-1.06%1.17%2.48%
Cumulative Rates4.60%7.34%8.84%11.52%16.61%19.60%27.05%25.70%27.17%30.32%
Out-of-State Costs$14,845$15,286$15,549$16,038$16,657$16,901$17,753$17,629$17,736$17,957
Year-to-Year Rates6.75%2.97%1.72%3.14%3.86%1.46%5.04%-0.70%0.61%1.25%
Cumulative Rates6.75%9.92%11.82%15.33%19.78%21.54%27.67%26.78%27.55%29.14%
For private graduate schools in Texas state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $19,225 which has increased by 21.71% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.17091% while last year increase rate was 0.28%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Texas Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$16,157$16,706$17,412$17,632$18,362$18,417$18,569$18,482$19,172$19,225
Year-to-Year Rates2.28%3.40%4.22%1.26%4.14%0.30%0.83%-0.47%3.73%0.28%
Cumulative Rates2.28%5.76%10.23%11.62%16.24%16.59%17.56%17.00%21.37%21.71%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Texas college cost trends.