by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Texas Tech University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University amounted to $11,852 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $24,451. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $2,917 in-state and $2,917 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Total | $11,852 | $24,451 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Texas Tech University cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Texas Tech University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Texas Tech University is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Texas Tech University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Texas Tech University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,935 | $21,205 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,935 | $21,205 |
| One Year Ago | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,935 | $21,534 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Texas Tech has shifted across recent years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.00%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $11,852. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.45%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $24,562.
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 | $11,852 | $24,562 |
| In 2 Years | $11,852 | $24,673 |
| In 3 Years | $11,852 | $24,785 |
| In 4 Years | $11,852 | $24,897 |
| In 5 Years | $11,852 | $25,010 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $98,917, or close to $47,408 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Texas Tech University, go to the Texas Tech University Financial Aid page.
