Tuition Comparison
Universities in Austin TX
Published 2025/2026 academic-year tuition for every major university in Austin and the surrounding metro. Ranked from cheapest to most expensive. Cost-of-living, financial aid and fees not included.
| University | Tuition / year |
|---|---|
| Austin Community College (ACC) Community | In-district $85/credit (~$2,550/yr) |
| Texas State University (San Marcos) Public | In-state $11,280 / Out-of-state $23,900 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Public | In-state $11,678 / Out-of-state $41,070 |
| Huston-Tillotson University Private | $16,282 / year |
| University of Austin (UATX) New | $32,000 / year |
| Concordia University Texas Private | $35,950 / year |
| St. Edward's University Private | $51,380 / year |
| Southwestern University (Georgetown) Liberal Arts | $51,810 / year |
Cheapest university in Austin
Austin Community College (ACC) at about $85/credit hour in-district (~$2,550/year for a full-time load) is by far the most affordable option. For a 4-year university, UT Austin in-state ($11,678/yr) is the lowest, followed by Huston-Tillotson ($16,282/yr).
Online program cost
Online undergraduate and graduate programs at Austin universities typically run $300-$800 per credit hour. Concordia and ACC offer the broadest online catalogs at the lower end of that range. UT Online and Texas State sit at the upper end.
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