Below is a college cost ranking of the 50 private colleges in Texas with the highest in state tution. What is the most expensive college in Texas? Southern Methodist University tops the list with a tuition and fee total of $64,460. Note these costs do not include room and board or living expenses.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2022-2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| School | Tuition In State | |
|---|---|---|
|
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX |
$64,460 |
|
Rice UniversityHouston, TX |
$58,128 |
|
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX |
$57,220 |
|
Baylor UniversityWaco, TX |
$54,844 |
|
Saint Edward's UniversityAustin, TX |
$51,384 |
|
Trinity UniversitySan Antonio, TX |
$51,352 |
|
Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX |
$51,058 |
|
University of DallasIrving, TX |
$50,880 |
|
Austin CollegeSherman, TX |
$46,500 |
|
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX |
$42,380 |
|
Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX |
$38,140 |
|
Houston Baptist UniversityHouston, TX |
$38,100 |
|
Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX |
$37,934 |
|
Schreiner UniversityKerrville, TX |
$37,396 |
|
Concordia University TexasAustin, TX |
$36,690 |
|
St. Mary's UniversitySan Antonio, TX |
$36,242 |
|
University of the Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX |
$35,660 |
|
LeTourneau UniversityLongview, TX |
$35,500 |