The Cheapest Colleges in Texas by In State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Texas these are the least expensive in state colleges to consider.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published in state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published in state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Texas list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Texas tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Texas are listed by one year's in state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Texas? Leading the colleges list is Midland College in Midland with an in state total cost of $11,836.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | In State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#21 Sul Ross State UniversityAlpine, Public Not For Profit |
$18,998 | NA | NA |
#22 Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, Public Not For Profit |
$19,046 | 37 | 17 |
#23 Wiley CollegeMarshall, Private Not For Profit |
$19,100 | NA | NA |
#24 West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, Public Not For Profit |
$19,352 | 36 | 17 |
#25 Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, Public Not For Profit |
$19,366 | 34 | 21 |
#26 Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, Public Not For Profit |
$19,830 | 40 | 45 |
#27 Brown Mackie College San AntonioSan Antonio, Private For Profit |
$19,998 | NA | NA |
#28 Northwood University TexasCedar Hill, Private Not For Profit |
$20,228 | NA | NA |
#29 Texas A & M University TexarkanaTexarkana, Public Not For Profit |
$20,368 | 50 | 65 |
#30 Texas Southern UniversityHouston, Public Not For Profit |
$20,491 | 27 | 9 |
#31 Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, Public Not For Profit |
$20,534 | 36 | 42 |
#32 Texas A & M University KingsvilleKingsville, Public Not For Profit |
$20,559 | 36 | 24 |
#33 The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, Public Not For Profit |
$20,622 | 33 | 18 |
#34 Texas A & M University CommerceCommerce, Public Not For Profit |
$20,650 | 33 | 21 |
#35 North American CollegeHouston, Private Not For Profit |
$20,674 | NA | NA |
#36 Texas CollegeTyler, Private Not For Profit |
$20,708 | NA | NA |
#37 Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, Public Not For Profit |
$20,746 | 37 | 16 |
#38 The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, Public Not For Profit |
$20,872 | NA | NA |
#39 University of HoustonHouston, Public Not For Profit |
$21,028 | 57 | 62 |
#40 The University of Texas at TylerTyler, Public Not For Profit |
$21,153 | 54 | 62 |