by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Western Texas College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Texas College amounted to $4,890 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $6,150. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $1,320 in-state and $1,320 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,570 | $4,830 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Total | $4,890 | $6,150 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Western Texas College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Western Texas College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Western Texas College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Western Texas College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Western Texas College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,150 | $4,110 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,270 | $4,230 |
| One Year Ago | $3,510 | $4,530 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,570 | $4,830 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Western Texas College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 6.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $6,557 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.77%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,074. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.84%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,447.
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 | $5,074 | $6,447 |
| In 2 Years | $5,265 | $6,758 |
| In 3 Years | $5,463 | $7,085 |
| In 4 Years | $5,669 | $7,427 |
| In 5 Years | $5,882 | $7,786 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $27,717, versus roughly $21,471 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Western Texas College, check out the Western Texas College Financial Aid page.
