by our College Data Analytics TeamHere’s the full picture on paying for The University of Texas at Tyler, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at The University of Texas at Tyler varied between $23,669.00 and up to $39,427.00 across residency tiers.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: about $23,669.00 in-state against $39,427.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $9,736.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,933.00 |
| Total cost | $23,669.00 |
| That is 23% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,669.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,182.00 |
| Net price | $12,487.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,669.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,198.00 |
| Net price | $9,471.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $25,494.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,933.00 |
| Total cost | $39,427.00 |
| That is 105% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $39,427.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,182.00 |
| Net price | $28,245.00 |
| That is 47% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $39,427.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,198.00 |
| Net price | $25,229.00 |
| That is 31% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by around 0.5% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,516.00 | $12,547.00 | $23,783.00 |
| Senior year | $9,654.00 | $12,728.00 | $24,127.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $38,341.00 | $50,550.00 | $95,817.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,606.00 | $19,258.00 | $36,503.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $441.00 | $582.00 | $1,103.00 |
| Total amount paid | $52,947.00 | $69,808.00 | $132,320.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $9,516.00 | $12,547.00 | $23,783.00 |
| Senior year | $9,562.00 | $12,607.00 | $23,897.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $19,079.00 | $25,154.00 | $47,679.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,268.00 | $9,583.00 | $18,164.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $220.00 | $289.00 | $549.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,347.00 | $34,737.00 | $65,843.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $25,350.00 | $28,381.00 | $39,616.00 |
| Senior year | $25,717.00 | $28,791.00 | $40,189.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $102,133.00 | $114,342.00 | $159,609.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $38,909.00 | $43,560.00 | $60,805.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,175.00 | $1,316.00 | $1,837.00 |
| Total amount paid | $141,041.00 | $157,902.00 | $220,414.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Freshman year | $25,350.00 | $28,381.00 | $39,616.00 |
| Senior year | $25,472.00 | $28,517.00 | $39,806.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $50,822.00 | $56,897.00 | $79,423.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,361.00 | $21,676.00 | $30,257.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $585.00 | $655.00 | $914.00 |
| Total amount paid | $70,183.00 | $78,573.00 | $109,680.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $13,323.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $13,931.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,040.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $10,398.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,583.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,056.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,450.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s The University of Texas at Tyler Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at The University of Texas at Tyler is $12,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,250.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,500.00 |
| 75th | $21,500.00 |
| 90th | $30,249.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,250.00 |
| Middle income | $12,500.00 |
| High income | $12,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $750.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,640.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,500.00 |
First-generation borrowers from The University of Texas at Tyler carry $140.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at The University of Texas at Tyler works out to $1,995.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The default-rate classification at The University of Texas at Tyler is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.5% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at The University of Texas at Tyler add up to $567,454,209.00 spread across 25,581 disbursements.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 284 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $8,187.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 21 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,988.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh The University of Texas at Tyler, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.