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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#21 Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, Public Not For Profit |
$22,484 | 36 | 42 |
#22 Jarvis Christian CollegeHawkins, Private Not For Profit |
$22,600 | NA | NA |
#23 American InterContinental University HoustonHouston, Private For Profit |
$22,879 | NA | NA |
#24 National American University AustinAustin, Private For Profit |
$23,559 | NA | NA |
#25 DeVry University TexasIrving, Private For Profit |
$23,769 | NA | NA |
#26 Wade CollegeDallas, Private For Profit |
$23,825 | NA | NA |
#27 Texas A & M University GalvestonGalveston, Public Not For Profit |
$23,885 | NA | NA |
#28 Arlington Baptist CollegeArlington, Private Not For Profit |
$24,075 | NA | NA |
#29 Huston Tillotson UniversityAustin, Private Not For Profit |
$24,152 | 20 | 2 |
#30 Southwestern Assemblies of God UniversityWaxahachie, Private Not For Profit |
$26,324 | 25 | 1 |
#31 Career Point CollegeSan Antonio, Private For Profit |
$27,600 | NA | NA |
#32 University of Houston DowntownHouston, Public Not For Profit |
$28,244 | NA | NA |
#33 University of Houston VictoriaVictoria, Public Not For Profit |
$28,331 | NA | NA |
#34 Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, Public Not For Profit |
$28,589 | 37 | 61 |
#35 Lamar UniversityBeaumont, Public Not For Profit |
$28,746 | 31 | 26 |
#36 The University of Texas Pan AmericanEdinburg, Public Not For Profit |
$28,767 | 31 | 58 |
#37 Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, Public Not For Profit |
$28,838 | 37 | 17 |
#38 Angelo State UniversitySan Angelo, Public Not For Profit |
$29,158 | 34 | 21 |
#39 Dallas Christian CollegeDallas, Private Not For Profit |
$29,356 | NA | NA |
#40 Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, Public Not For Profit |
$29,622 | 40 | 45 |