Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
Cost Calculator
What You'll Pay at Texas College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$10K
+
Room
$8K
+
Books
$2,100
=
Sticker Price
$20,339
$10K+$8K+$2,100=$20,339
Your Family Income
Sticker
$20,339
−
Your Aid
$7,929
=
Net Price
$12,410
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Texas College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$20,339
Tuition and Fees
$10,008
Room and Board
$8,000
Books and Supplies
$2,100
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$9,381
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$10,958
Texas College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,639
$30–48k
$11,342
$48–75k
$12,410
$75–110k
$13,598
$110k+
$16,106
Understanding Your Aid Package
Texas College has a sticker price of $20,339 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $20,339/year
Average aid: $9,381 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,410/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,639/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$31,000
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $26,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$13,039
Debt Manageability
0.71x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,752
Earnings Growth
+21%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,449
68th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$18,016
25th %ile
$52,271
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Texas College Cost & Financial Aid
Texas College's published tuition is $20,339 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,410—a difference of $7,929.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,639 at Texas College. 84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Texas College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Texas College graduates is $31,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $329 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,106 at Texas College—still $4,233 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
