by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Frank Phillips College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Frank Phillips College ran $4,612 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $4,882. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for added up to $1,942 in-state and $1,942 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,670 | $2,940 |
| Fees | $1,942 | $1,942 |
| Total | $4,612 | $4,882 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Frank Phillips College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Frank Phillips College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Frank Phillips College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Frank Phillips College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Frank Phillips College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,220 | $2,490 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,670 | $2,940 |
| One Year Ago | $2,670 | $2,940 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,670 | $2,940 |
The chart here shows how tuition at FPC has trended over the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.00%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,796. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.75%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $5,065.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,796 | $5,065 |
| In 2 Years | $4,987 | $5,255 |
| In 3 Years | $5,186 | $5,452 |
| In 4 Years | $5,393 | $5,656 |
| In 5 Years | $5,608 | $5,868 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $21,428, compared with about $20,362 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Frank Phillips College, check out the Frank Phillips College Financial Aid page.
