by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Texas State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas State University were $11,450 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,930. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees added up to $2,844 in-state and $2,844 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,086 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Total | $11,450 | $22,930 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Texas State University charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Texas State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Texas State University is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Texas State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Texas State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,606 | $20,030 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,606 | $20,030 |
| One Year Ago | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,606 | $20,086 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Texas State has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See 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 0.94%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $11,557. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.56%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $23,058.
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 | $11,557 | $23,058 |
| In 2 Years | $11,665 | $23,187 |
| In 3 Years | $11,774 | $23,316 |
| In 4 Years | $11,885 | $23,446 |
| In 5 Years | $11,997 | $23,577 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $93,007, or close to $46,881 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Texas State University, head to the Texas State University Financial Aid page.
