Tuition & Fees

Statutory tuition rates are set by the Texas Legislature

Undergrad Statutory Tuition:

* The rate for Texas residents is $50 per semester credit hour.

* The Non-Resident, Out of State rate is $80 per semester credit hour with the TEC 54.0601 waiver granted the student's first semester. Non-Resident, Out of State undergraduate students that fall below a 2.0 grade point average are billed at a rate of $460.00 per semester credit hour.

* The Non-Resident, International rate is $460.00 per semester credit hour.

Graduate Statutory Tuition:

* The rate for Texas residents is $50 per semester credit hour.

* The Non-Resident, Out of State rate is $80 per semester credit hour. Graduate students that fall below a 3.0 grade point average are billed at a rate of $460.00 per semester credit hour.

* The Non-Resident, International rate is $460 per semester credit hour. 

Designated tuition rates are set by the University, and revenue generated is utilized for operations of the University, state-mandated set-asides for need-based scholarships, and building upkeep and improvement. Designated tuition is charged per semester credit hour up to 12 hours, is a fixed amount for 12 to 18 hours, and is charged per semester credit hours for hours above 18 per term.

Differential tuition is a separate tuition charged per semester credit hour to students taking classes in the following programs:

Nursing program with a declared major of nursing
College of Business with a declared major in any business program
School of Engineering and Computer Science with a declared major in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science.
College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

• Accreditation enhancement fee for students admitted into the undergraduate and graduate Education, (Teacher prep)
• Accreditation enhancement fee for students admitted into the undergraduate and graduate Social Work programs
• Music Program Enhancement Fee for students with a declared major in Music
• Music Voice Program Enhancement Fee for students enrolling in Voice courses. These fees vary and are assessed per term, and are not a guaranteed rate.
• Art - all classifications, all semesters beginning 2020 Fall
• Theatre - all classifications, all semesters beginning 2020 Fall
• Dance - all classifications, all semesters beginning 2020 Fall
• Undergraduate Academic Enhancement Fee - Assessed per semester credit hour to undergraduate students who do not already have differential tuition or other enhancement fees assigned.

BEGINNING FALL 2020

Assessed per semester credit hour to students who are online only; this fee covers costs attributable to the resources necessary for the development, delivery, and enhancement of online education. Students who are billed the Distance Education Fee will have their Rec Sports, Health/Medical Services, and Athletics fees waived. This fee and its associated waivers will not apply to students who are on a previous guaranteed tuition rate plan prior to 2020 Fall (provided their guaranteed plan has not reached its expiration.)

BEGINNING FALL 2020

A flat fee per semester used to help finance repairs and/or renovation of physical facilities that are necessary due to physical defects or physical deterioration over time; or building deficiencies due to the failure to meet life safety standards that have changed since initial construction. This fee will not apply to students who are already on a previous guaranteed tuition rate plan prior to 2020 Fall.