Published tuition is $67,040, with a full cost of attendance of $85,606 a year. After aid, families pay between $20,038 and $58,213 depending on income.
| Household income | Net price a year | Share of the sticker price |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $23,544 | 28% |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,038 | 23% |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,152 | 28% |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,477 | 39% |
| Over $110,000 | $58,213 | 68% |
Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.
A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.
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| University | In-state | Out-of-state | Cost of attendance | Net price (under $30k) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | $64,144 | $64,144 | $79,788 | $5,827 |
| Texas Christian University | $61,740 | $61,740 | $76,604 | $17,956 |
| Baylor University | $58,100 | $58,100 | $74,226 | $22,024 |
| University of Dallas | $53,930 | $53,930 | $68,583 | $12,711 |
| Southwestern University | $53,813 | $53,813 | $67,493 | $22,478 |
| Trinity University | $53,676 | $53,676 | $68,224 | $10,356 |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.