Texas Tech Tuition Rates Compared to Other State Colleges

Look, nobody likes paying thousands of dollars for higher education, but here we are. If you didn't know, in-state tuition for attending Texas Tech University hovers around $11,800.

Just a reminder: This is strictly tuition and fees. These totals do not include housing, food, books, etc.

Let's look at other colleges and universities across Texas when compared to Tech's tuition costs. Why? Because I said so, that's why!

Highest and Lowest Tuition in Texas

I want to stress the fact that these reports do not reflect the quality or efficacy of each institution. We're just looking at the cost of tuition, that's it. Also, these totals may fluctuate slightly, but these numbers are some of the most recent that have been reported.

The top five colleges that boast the most expensive tuition in Texas are as follows:

• Southern Methodist University (SMU) - $67,000
• Western Technical College - $66,000
• Texas Christian University - $61,700
• Rice University - $61,200
• Baylor University - $58,100

Now, let's look at the opposite end. These are the bottom of the list, the five Texas colleges with the lowest tuition:

• Collin County Community College - $3,800
• College of the Mainland - $3,400
• Galveston College - $3,400
• Brazosport College - $3,200
• Alvin Community College - $3,100

This really puts into perspective where Texas Tech sits in the list. Am I the only one who was surprised to see how low Tech is overall?

Here's the kicker: even though the top five school tuitions are so high, Texas' average college tuition is only about $8,200 for in-state. So, maybe Texas Tech isn't too abnormal after all.

For a more detailed look at Texas Tech's tuition costs and admission, including the cost of books, food, housing, and more, check out the university's webpage to see what have to share.