Tuition Rates

College is an investment in you and your future, and we want to help you make the best decision. Both current and prospective students should take advantage of ECU Buff $mart, our financial literacy program designed to assist in helping make the best college choices for you. 

WT offers one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state of Texas, and in many cases, our tuition for out-of-state students is lower than the tuition of the student's home state universities. WT has also announced a new no-cost-to-student textbook program. Starting Fall 2024, textbooks and other educational resoources will be provided free of charge for roughly the first 60 hours of classes. 

Through our Beat Any Offer initiative, WT intends to beat any offer from another four-year college or university in the United States. ECU Buff $mart is happy to help review offers from other colleges. See details below.

NOTE: Cost estimates are based on Fall and Spring (30 hours) using 2023-2024 rates and estimated budgets. Variations will occur. Financial aid and scholarship funding will save you money. Apply early.

We Offer a Low Tuition Rate

Students from states outside of Texas who enroll at West Texas A&M University pay the same tuition rate as Texas residents plus $30 per credit hour.

For students from any of the other 49 states it means a tuition rate of $11,337 per year. For years we've offered this great rate to students from Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. But now, it doesn't matter what state you call home, this lower tuition rate applies to you.  Get a cost breakdown with our Tuition Estimator! 

Hundreds of students come to West Texas A&M from across the nation. Why? Because we have academic programs they're interested in and offer a great college experience. And word is spreading: We've been recognized as one of  U.S. News and World Report's  "America's Best Colleges" and our online programs consistently garner accolades.

Take advantage of this low tuition rate for out-of-state students

For incoming freshmen here's a comparison in annual tuition rates according to The College Board's "Annual Survey of Colleges":

• $11,376 - Tuition for U.S. students attending West Texas A&M University (30 hours)
• $27,020 - Average tuition for students attending a public university outside their home state
• $37,650 - Average tuition for students attending a private university anywhere

There's no special application or criteria for this tuition rate. If you are a U.S. resident coming from any of the 49 states outside of Texas you'll receive it. So what are you waiting for?  Apply now and we'll help you find your place in THE University in the Texas Panhandle!