by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for The University of Texas at El Paso, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso came in at $9,744 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $25,502. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $2,040 in-state and $2,040 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Total | $9,744 | $25,502 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does The University of Texas at El Paso charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how The University of Texas at El Paso tuition and fees compare to other colleges. 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 | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, The University of Texas at El Paso is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the The University of Texas at El Paso Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at The University of Texas at El Paso has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,704 | $23,112 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,704 | $23,112 |
| One Year Ago | $7,704 | $23,472 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,704 | $23,462 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UTEP has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $9,744. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.46%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $25,620.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,744 | $25,620 |
| In 2 Years | $9,744 | $25,738 |
| In 3 Years | $9,744 | $25,857 |
| In 4 Years | $9,744 | $25,976 |
| In 5 Years | $9,744 | $26,096 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $103,191, versus roughly $38,976 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at The University of Texas at El Paso, see the The University of Texas at El Paso Financial Aid page.
