Lowest Net-Price Colleges in Texas

Sticker price in Texas is a poor predictor of what residents actually pay. This page ranks Texas colleges by average net price after grants — the College Scorecard figure — and keeps schools between $1,500 and $18,000 a

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Sticker price in Texas is a poor predictor of what residents actually pay. This page ranks Texas colleges by average net price after grants — the College Scorecard figure — and keeps schools between $1,500 and $18,000 a year so the list is about real cost, not luxury privates with huge discounting theater.

Texas colleges with the lowest average net price

CollegeLocationAvg Net PriceYour plan
South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX$1,751
Lamar State College-Port ArthurPort Arthur, TX$2,846
Victoria CollegeVictoria, TX$3,043
Texas Southmost CollegeBrownsville, TX$3,085
El Paso Community CollegeEl Paso, TX$3,206
Dallas CollegeDallas, TX$3,214
Del Mar CollegeCorpus Christi, TX$3,399
Western Texas CollegeSnyder, TX$3,562
Texas A & M International UniversityLaredo, TX$3,637
Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TX$4,092
Coastal Bend CollegeBeeville, TX$4,237
St Philip's CollegeSan Antonio, TX$4,273
Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TX$4,337
Palo Alto CollegeSan Antonio, TX$4,463
Midland CollegeMidland, TX$4,512
Northwest Vista CollegeSan Antonio, TX$4,525
San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio, TX$4,585
Amarillo CollegeAmarillo, TX$4,600
Wharton County Junior CollegeWharton, TX$4,666
Brazosport CollegeLake Jackson, TX$4,732
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX$4,831
Northeast Lakeview CollegeUniversal City, TX$5,029
McLennan Community CollegeWaco, TX$5,051
Kilgore CollegeKilgore, TX$5,364

Saved list tiers are provisional research labels. Review academic fit and cost in your plan.

Sources and limits

Campus statistics come from stored IPEDS and College Scorecard records; GPA and testing fields are stored college details. Per-record reporting years, GPA scales, and policy verification dates are unavailable on this page. A campus acceptance rate describes a past applicant pool, not your individual chance or a major's admission rate.

Check the official admissions link on each school profile for your current application cycle. Test-flexible does not mean no testing. Confirm program, scholarship, residency, and applicant-type exceptions.

Net prices are historical averages for eligible student groups, not aid offers; public-college figures may reflect in-state students. Compare your budget with the college's official net price calculator before paying application fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest good college in Texas?

The cheapest school is the one with the lowest net price for your income bracket, not the lowest sticker price. Publics often win for Texas residents; always open the five Scorecard income bands.

Does in-state tuition make every Texas public affordable?

No. Some publics still leave middle-income families with high net prices. Compare the $48–75k and $75–110k bands, not just the $0–30k band.

Are affordable Texas colleges low quality?

Net price is not a quality ranking. Cross-check graduation rate and earnings on each school profile before you treat 'cheap' as 'best.'

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