Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Western Texas College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $119 per credit. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $161 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $119 | $161 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Western Texas College appear below.
Of that annual total, required fees amounted to $1,320 in-state and $1,320 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,570 | $4,830 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Total | $4,890 | $6,150 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
This is how tuition at Western Texas College has moved over 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $6,557 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Western Texas College, check out the Western Texas College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Western Texas College Tuition & Fees page.