by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin ran $11,688 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $44,908. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,688 | $44,908 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $11,688 | $44,908 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does The University of Texas at Austin charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how The University of Texas at Austin tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, The University of Texas at Austin comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the The University of Texas at Austin Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at The University of Texas at Austin has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,752 | $40,996 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,698 | $41,070 |
| One Year Ago | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,688 | $44,908 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UT Austin has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $47,144 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about -0.18%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $11,666. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.11%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $46,302.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,666 | $46,302 |
| In 2 Years | $11,644 | $47,740 |
| In 3 Years | $11,622 | $49,222 |
| In 4 Years | $11,600 | $50,750 |
| In 5 Years | $11,578 | $52,326 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $194,014, versus roughly $46,532 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at The University of Texas at Austin, visit the The University of Texas at Austin Financial Aid page.
