by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Texas Tech University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Texas Tech cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Texas Tech University ran about $24,121 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $11,852 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $21,204 | $2,917 | $24,121 |
| In-State | $8,935 | $2,917 | $11,852 |
Texas Tech tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Texas Tech University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $24,121.
In-state undergrads in Texas pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Texas Tech only charges $11,852 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how Texas Tech compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Texas Tech University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Texas Tech University increased with an average annual rate of 9.75% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $14,277 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Texas Tech to be $29,946, and $66,019 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 8.76%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $28,535 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $59,570 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Texas Tech, and $130,039 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Texas Tech.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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