Most Affordable Colleges in Texas
36 colleges in Texas ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $1,906/year.
Colleges: 36 | Lowest Tuition: $1,906 | Avg Tuition: $15,311
Most Affordable Public Colleges in Texas
| # | College | City | Tuition (In-State) | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alvin Community College | Alvin | $1,906 | $45,762 |
| 2 | Amarillo College | Amarillo | $2,136 | $41,302 |
| 3 | Brazosport College | Lake Jackson | $2,388 | $45,910 |
| 4 | Austin Community College District | Austin | $2,550 | $43,177 |
| 5 | Galveston College | Galveston | $2,726 | $37,233 |
| 6 | Dallas College | Dallas | $2,730 | $41,714 |
| 7 | Coastal Bend College | Beeville | $2,916 | $35,086 |
| 8 | Angelina College | Lufkin | $3,430 | $37,301 |
| 9 | Del Mar College | Corpus Christi | $3,440 | $38,656 |
| 10 | North Central Texas College | Gainesville | $3,600 | $45,809 |
| 11 | Frank Phillips College | Borger | $3,712 | $37,179 |
| 12 | Clarendon College | Clarendon | $3,720 | $38,696 |
| 13 | Central Texas College | Killeen | $3,750 | $40,995 |
| 14 | El Paso Community College | El Paso | $4,080 | $35,212 |
| 15 | Cisco College | Cisco | $4,710 | $39,092 |
| 16 | Blinn College District | Brenham | $4,890 | $46,318 |
| 17 | Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Texarkana | $8,349 | $45,515 |
| 18 | Angelo State University | San Angelo | $8,460 | $50,116 |
| 19 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | $9,748 | $51,865 |
| 20 | East Texas A&M University | Commerce | $10,026 | $50,296 |
Most Affordable Private Colleges in Texas
| # | College | City | Tuition (In-State) | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia College - Fort Worth | Fort Worth | $8,256 | $45,378 |
| 2 | Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary | Jacksonville | $10,050 | — |
| 3 | Baptist Health System School of Health Professions | San Antonio | $13,760 | $74,220 |
| 4 | Remington College-Dallas Campus | Dallas | $15,025 | $31,349 |
| 5 | Vet Tech Institute of Houston | Houston | $16,324 | $35,765 |
| 6 | Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | Dallas | $17,640 | $45,866 |
| 7 | Arlington Baptist University | Arlington | $20,830 | $44,644 |
| 8 | Dallas Christian College | Dallas | $21,730 | $43,503 |
| 9 | Concordia University Texas | Austin | $23,500 | $60,883 |
| 10 | East Texas Baptist University | Marshall | $30,680 | $52,788 |
| 11 | Culinary Institute of America San Antonio | San Antonio | $39,050 | $47,475 |
| 12 | Dallas Baptist University | Dallas | $40,190 | $56,807 |
| 13 | Abilene Christian University | Abilene | $44,200 | $55,736 |
| 14 | Austin College | Sherman | $48,680 | $61,296 |
| 15 | University of Dallas | Irving | $53,930 | $58,285 |
| 16 | Baylor University | Waco | $58,100 | $65,793 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest college in Texas?
The most affordable college in Texas is Alvin Community College with in-state tuition of $1,906.
How many affordable colleges are in Texas?
There are 36 colleges in Texas with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
What is the average tuition in Texas?
The average in-state tuition across Texas colleges is $15,311 per year.
Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.