The Most Expensive Colleges in Texas by In State Total Cost for 2023
The highest priced 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 most expensive college in Texas? Leading the colleges list is Southern Methodist University in Dallas with an in state total cost of $78,474.
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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 |
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#1 Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, Private Not For Profit |
$78,474 | 84 | 76 |
#2 Rice UniversityHouston, Private Not For Profit |
$68,995 | 98 | 99 |
#3 Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, Private Not For Profit |
$66,600 | 80 | 65 |
#4 Baylor UniversityWaco, Private Not For Profit |
$64,808 | 73 | 50 |
#5 Saint Edward's UniversityAustin, Private Not For Profit |
$64,604 | NA | NA |
#6 Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, Private Not For Profit |
$62,284 | 85 | 92 |
#7 University of DallasIrving, Private Not For Profit |
$61,836 | 69 | 82 |
#8 Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, Private Not For Profit |
$60,300 | 71 | 76 |
#9 Austin CollegeSherman, Private Not For Profit |
$57,527 | 70 | 91 |
#10 Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, Private Not For Profit |
$52,228 | 58 | 45 |
#11 University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, Private Not For Profit |
$47,622 | 40 | 23 |
#12 Concordia University TexasAustin, Private Not For Profit |
$47,558 | 30 | 3 |
#13 St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, Private Not For Profit |
$47,020 | 53 | 70 |
#14 Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, Private Not For Profit |
$46,340 | 41 | 30 |
#15 Houston Baptist UniversityHouston, Private Not For Profit |
$45,786 | 43 | 51 |
#16 LeTourneau UniversityLongview, Private Not For Profit |
$45,272 | 59 | 53 |
#17 Texas Lutheran UniversitySeguin, Private Not For Profit |
$44,970 | 45 | 48 |
#18 Schreiner UniversityKerrville, Private Not For Profit |
$44,606 | 34 | 4 |
#19 Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, Private Not For Profit |
$43,497 | 54 | 35 |
#20 Hardin Simmons UniversityAbilene, Private Not For Profit |
$42,726 | 41 | 32 |