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University of Texas at Austin

Texas A & M University-College Station

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UT Austin enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$11,780
Total Cost of Attendance	$32,696

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$12,784	$51,136
$30-48k	$13,317	$53,268
$48-75k	$17,435	$69,740
$75-110k	$26,520	$106,080
$110k+	$30,660	$122,640

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Texas at Austin

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$17,804

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Texas at Austin Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$72,097

Median Earnings (10yr)

$17,804

Median Debt

4.0x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Texas at Austin — 4.0x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Texas at Austin True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UT Austin enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$12,784	$51,136
$30-48k	$13,317	$53,268
$48-75k	$17,435	$69,740
$75-110k	$26,520	$106,080
$110k+	$30,660	$122,640

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$11,780
Total Cost of Attendance	$32,696

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$17,804

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$59,386

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Texas at Austin Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Texas at Austin actually cost per year?

University of Texas at Austin's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $32,696/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $20,143/yr, a 38% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Texas at Austin offer good financial aid?

19% of University of Texas at Austin students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Texas at Austin also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Texas at Austin requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Texas at Austin?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $12,784/yr at University of Texas at Austin after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $30,660/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Texas at Austin worth the cost?

University of Texas at Austin graduates earn a median of $72,097 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $130,784 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.