by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Texas Christian University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Texas Christian University were $61,740 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for totaled $90; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,650 |
| Fees | $90 |
| Total | $61,740 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Texas Christian University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Texas Christian University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Texas Christian University sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Texas Christian University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Texas Christian University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $51,570 |
| Two Years Ago | $53,890 |
| One Year Ago | $57,130 |
| Most Recent Year | $61,650 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at TCU has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 7.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $66,624 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 6.13%, putting next year’s cost near $65,525.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $65,525 |
| In 2 Years | $69,542 |
| In 3 Years | $73,805 |
| In 4 Years | $78,329 |
| In 5 Years | $83,131 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $287,201.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Texas Christian University, visit the Texas Christian University Financial Aid page.
