Cost of Attending
The University of Texas at Austin not only offers an outstanding education, but offers it at a reasonable cost. Although the university is considered one of the best in the world, it’s also considered one of the best values.
On-campus Housing Costs (2008–2009)
Begin at $7,585
Includes $1,500 for food, enough for about 12 meals per week
Estimated Undergraduate Flat-Rate Tuition and Fees (2008–2009)
Texas resident $8,090 – 9,354
Non-resident $26,672 – 30,770
The annual flat rate tuition cost varies by college and school for full time students; the rate is at the low end for the College of Liberal Arts and at the high end for the McCombs School of Business. Individual charges vary from student to student. Tuition and fees are based on 12 or more hours per semester. (Pre-pharmacy students pay tuition and fees for the College of Natural Sciences.)
Estimated Total Cost of Undergraduate Education (Fall 2008–Spring 2009)
Texas resident on-campus $21,470 – 25,284
Texas resident off-campus $21,724 – 25,538
Non-resident on-campus $32,240 – 45,006
Non-resident off-campus $32,494 – 45,260
The Office of Student Financial Services develops annual estimates for use in making financial aid decisions. The estimates offered here reflect expected costs for students who enter the university after the Spring of 2008. The estimates include tuition and fees (which vary based on college/department), books (approximately $818 per year), room and board including some costs beyond campus housing (see housing information above), transportation and personal/miscellaneous expenses.
Additional Resources
Detailed information about tuition at UT Austin is available on the University’s Tuition Dollars & Sense web site.
Information used by the Office of Student Financial Services to determine eligibility for financial aid is also useful in helping prospective students estimate what a typical education at the university is likely to cost.
Information about the cost of housing plans can also be helpful to prospective students who are considering living on campus.
Some students may also find it helpful to review information about the cost of tuition and fees.