The Cheapest Colleges in Texas by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Texas but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Texas for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of 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 out of 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 out of 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 out of state total cost of $13,096.
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 | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Midland CollegeMidland, Public Not For Profit |
$13,096 | NA | NA |
#2 Brazosport CollegeLake Jackson, Public Not For Profit |
$14,385 | NA | NA |
#3 Baptist University of the AmericasSan Antonio, Private Not For Profit |
$15,038 | NA | NA |
#4 The University of Texas at BrownsvilleBrownsville, Public Not For Profit |
$15,108 | NA | NA |
#5 South Texas CollegeMcAllen, Public Not For Profit |
$15,552 | NA | NA |
#6 Southwestern Christian CollegeTerrell, Private Not For Profit |
$15,796 | NA | NA |
#7 Baptist Missionary Association Theological SeminaryJacksonville, Private Not For Profit |
$17,000 | NA | NA |
#8 University of Phoenix Austin CampusAustin, Private For Profit |
$17,407 | NA | NA |
#9 University of Phoenix San Antonio CampusSan Antonio, Private For Profit |
$17,478 | NA | NA |
#10 University of Phoenix Dallas CampusDallas, Private For Profit |
$17,534 | NA | NA |
#11 University of Phoenix Houston CampusHouston, Private For Profit |
$17,550 | NA | NA |
#12 The College of Saint Thomas MoreFort Worth, Private Not For Profit |
$18,450 | NA | NA |
#13 Paul Quinn CollegeDallas, Private Not For Profit |
$18,992 | 8 | NA |
#14 Wiley CollegeMarshall, Private Not For Profit |
$19,100 | NA | NA |
#15 Brown Mackie College San AntonioSan Antonio, Private For Profit |
$19,998 | NA | NA |
#16 Northwood University TexasCedar Hill, Private Not For Profit |
$20,228 | NA | NA |
#17 North American CollegeHouston, Private Not For Profit |
$20,674 | NA | NA |
#18 Texas CollegeTyler, Private Not For Profit |
$20,708 | NA | NA |
#19 College of Biblical Studies HoustonHouston, Private Not For Profit |
$20,928 | NA | NA |
#20 West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, Public Not For Profit |
$21,358 | 36 | 17 |