by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what The University of Texas at El Paso 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 UTEP cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso ran about $24,952 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 $9,544 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $23,112 | $1,840 | $24,952 |
| In-State | $7,704 | $1,840 | $9,544 |
The University of Texas at El Paso tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does The University of Texas at El Paso cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $24,952 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at The University of Texas at El Paso was high when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Texas pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. UTEP only charges $9,544 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how UTEP 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 | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: The University of Texas at El Paso Financial Aid.
In-state UTEP tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 6.00% over the past five years. Texas residents may pay an estimated $10,949 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at UTEP would be $22,556, and $47,902 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 3.65%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $27,019 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $55,023 for two years and $114,131 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UTEP.
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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