Spotlight: Tuition & Financial Aid at Texas Colleges

Everything is bigger in Texas—even the local college scene. The state is home to some of the biggest public universities in the US, like Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin. It’s also home to smaller private colleges, like Rice University and Southern Methodist University.

Back in 2019, Texas colleges welcomed 1.58 million undergraduate students. But not all students paid the same amount for college tuition—even those who attended the same school. That’s because Texas has specialized college grants that help-state students pay for higher education.

Thinking of heading to the Lone Star State for your undergraduate degree? Keep reading for a spotlight on top Texas colleges, which cover direct and indirect costs, along with financial aid averages.

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Overview of College Grants in Texas

Grants for In-State Students

• TEXAS (Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success) Grant: $4,896 per semester for students with financial need. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 75% of courses. Must fill out FAFSA and register with Selective Service to be eligible.
• Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG): Offered to in-state, out-of-state, and international students who demonstrate financial need. Must fill out FAFSA and register with Selective Service to be eligible. Texas also offers a TPEG grant for some continuing education programs.
• Texas Education Opportunity Grant (TEOG): Up to $5,876 for Texas residents who are attending a two-year college program. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled at least half time. Must fill out FAFSA and register with Selective Service to be eligible.
• Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG): Up to $3,420 per year for residents with financial aid needs who attend a private nonprofit college. To receive the grant, students cannot receive an athletic scholarship. They must also prove that they pay more at their private school than they would at a public one. Must fill out FAFSA and register with Selective Service.

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Grants for Out-of-State Students

• Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG): Offered to in-state, out-of-state, and international students who demonstrate financial need. Must fill out FAFSA and register with Selective Service to be eligible. Texas also offers a TPEG grant for continuing education for certain programs.

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Tuition & Financial Aid Profiles for Top Texas Colleges

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University of Texas at Austin

Location: Austin

Tuition & fees (in-state): $23,916- $26,856

Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $51,930- $59,778

Cost of attendance (in-state): $29,406 - $32,346

Cost of attendance (out-of-state): $57,420 - $65,268

Average financial aid: $10,664

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Wayland Baptist University

Location: Plainview

Tuition & Fees: $22,368

Cost of Attendance: $35,278

Average financial aid: $11,462‍

Merit aid: Up to 100% of tuition

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Texas Tech University

Location: Lubbock

Tuition & fees (in-state): $11,852

Tuition & fees (New Mexico & Oklahoma): $12,752

Tuition & fees (out-of-state, all other states): $24,122

Total cost of attendance (in-state): $28,022

Total cost of attendance (New Mexico & Oklahoma): $28,922

Total cost of attendance (out-of-state, all other states): $40,292

Average financial aid: $8,570

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University of North Texas

Location: Denton (near Dallas)

Tuition & fees (in-state): $11,994

Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $24,234

Indirect fees: $12,710

Total cost of attendance (in-state): $24,704

Total cost of attendance (out-of-state): $36,994

Average financial aid: $10,252

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Texas A&M

Location: College Station

Tuition & fees (in-state): $13,012

Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $40,896

Indirect fees: $19,014 - $20,414

Total cost of attendance (in-state): $32,026

Total cost of attendance (out-of-state): $61,310

Average financial aid: $9,723

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University of Texas at Dallas

Location: Dallas

Tuition & fees (in-state): $14,564

Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $39,776

Indirect fees: $12,142

Total cost of attendance (in-state): $26,706

Total cost of attendance (out-of-state): $51,918

Average financial aid: $12,262

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Rice University

Location: Houston

Tuition & fees: $54,960

Indirect fees: $19,150

Total cost of attendance: $74,110

Average financial aid: $53,688

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University of Houston

Location: Houston

Tuition & fees (in-state): $11,870

Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $27,110

Indirect fees: $11,852

Total cost of attendance (in-state): $23,722

Total cost of attendance (out-of-state): $38,962

Average financial aid: $16,097

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Baylor University

Location: Waco

Tuition & fees: $51,738

Indirect fees: $13,764

Total cost of attendance: $65,502

Average financial aid: $37,628

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Texas Christian University

Location: Fort Worth

Tuition & fees: $53,890

Indirect fees: $21,226

Total cost of attendance: $83,206

Average financial aid: $40,569

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Southern Methodist University

Location: Dallas

Tuition & fees: $61,980

Indirect fees: $17,750

Total cost of attendance: $79,730

Average financial aid: $46,034

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