Estimated Cost of Attendance
Note for new F-1 Students: The amount below will be reflected on your I-20. This is an estimate for the cost of attendance for one academic year (fall and spring) of full-time enrollment (undergraduates 12 hours and graduates 9 hours) for the purpose of your visa appointment.
Your tuition status (in-state vs out-of-state) is determined by several factors and might change if your student information changes, if you have any questions about your tuition status contact One Stop.
Tuition and Fee Estimates are based on rates from Student Business Services. More information on these fees can be found here: Tuition and Fee Definitions.
See more information on Graduate and Undergraduate Cost of Attendance.
2024-2025 Estimated Cost of Attendance for F-1 International Students
| Undergraduate Estimated Expense (12 hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Estimated Expense (12 hours) | Non-Resident rates | Resident rates* |
Undergraduate Estimated Expense (12 hours) Tuition and Fees (Fall and Spring) | $20,000 | $10,000 |
Undergraduate Estimated Expense (12 hours) Living Expenses (9 months) | $20,400 | $20,400 |
Undergraduate Estimated Expense (12 hours) Total (9 months) | $40,400 | $30,400 |
| Graduate - Masters Estimated Expense (6 hours)** | ||
|---|---|---|
Graduate - Masters Estimated Expense (6 hours)** | Non-Resident rates | Resident rates* |
Graduate - Masters Estimated Expense (6 hours)** Tuition and Fees (Fall and Spring) | $11,200 | $6,300 |
Graduate - Masters Estimated Expense (6 hours)** Living Expenses (9 months) | $20,400 | $20,400 |
Graduate - Masters Estimated Expense (6 hours)** Total (9 months) | $31,600 | $26,700 |
| Graduate - Doctoral Estimated Expense (9 hours) | ||
|---|---|---|
Graduate - Doctoral Estimated Expense (9 hours) | Non-Resident rates | Resident rates* |
Graduate - Doctoral Estimated Expense (9 hours) Tuition and Fees (Fall and Spring) | $16,600 | $9,000 |
Graduate - Doctoral Estimated Expense (9 hours) Living Expenses (9 months) | $20,400 | $20,400 |
Graduate - Doctoral Estimated Expense (9 hours) Total (9 months) | $37,000 | $29,400 |
* Eligible students may receive resident rates. Please see the information provided below.
**Graduate - Masters Full-Time enrollment is considered 6 credit hours per university policy. However, students will often enroll in more credit hours to finish their degree in two years, thus the cost estimate reflected on an I-20 may differ from the student's final tuition bill.
*** An Additional $1,800 for McCoy College of Business degrees (Accounting, Accounting and Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Data Analytics and Information Systems, Marketing Research and Analysis, and Quantitative Finance and Economics). See more information on the McCoy Graduate Program Fee.
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Resident Tuition / Tuition Waiver
Qualifications for Resident Tuition:
In general F-1 students are not eligible for In-State tuition based on residency. As an F-1 student, you are expected to be living permanently in another country and therefore do not qualify for In-State residency. If you graduated from a Texas High School after attending for 3 years you may meet the criteria for in-state tuition per House Bill 1403/ Senate Bill 1528. Any residency/in-state tuition questions should be directed to the Residency Officer within Undergraduate Admissions (residency@txstate.edu).
Note on Changing Status to F1: Even if you have received in-state tuition previously on another visa-type, you will likely lose your in-state tuition qualification upon changing status to an F-1 student visa.
Qualifications for Tuition Waiver & Exemption:
Graduate Assistantships:
Student who receive Assistantship will be able to change your Tuition fee to In-State as one of the benefits of working as a Graduate Student for the university. Your department must submit a tuition waiver on your behalf before the 12th class day of the semester for the changes to take affect.
Recipients of Scholarships or Fellowships over $1,000: Students who receive scholarships over $1,000 from Texas State also may be eligible to receive in-state tuition. They should contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office to confirm and ask who will be submitting the waiver to the Student Business Services Office on their behalf. Consult with your department if you have any questions.
If you qualify for the resident tuition rate, please use the formula below to calculate the remaining funds you need to show in order to be issued an I-20.
| Graduate Student | Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
Graduate Student $9,000 | Undergraduate Student $10,000 | Graduate Student Example $9,000 | |
Graduate Student $20,400 | Undergraduate Student $20,400 | Graduate Student Example $20,400 | |
Graduate Student $29,400 | Undergraduate Student $30,400 | Graduate Student Example $29,400 | |
Graduate Student | Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student Example One-time Scholarship for $1,000 | |
Graduate Student | Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student Example Assistantship $1,000 x 9 months = $9,000 | |
Graduate Student | Undergraduate Student | Graduate Student Example $19,400 |
| Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees | |
|---|---|
Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees Room and Board (Spring & Fall combined) | $12,850 |
Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees Books and Supplies | $760 |
Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees Transportation | $1,620 |
Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees Personal and Miscellaneous | $2,670 |
Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees Health Insurance | $2,298 |
Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees International Operations Fee* | $160 |
Estimated 9-months Living Expenses & Fees Total** | $20,400 |
* International Students are required to pay an International Operations Fee of $80 each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester which is non-refundable.
** The total is rounded to the nearest hundred
Dependents (F-2)
F-1 students are permitted to be accompanied by their spouse and unmarried children (under age 21). Dependents are eligible to apply for F-2 visas.
F-1 students are required to show financial proof for each dependent:
- $5,400 for a spouse
- $3,600 per child
Exchange Student through the Education Abroad Office
| Undergraduate Expenses (non-resident) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Expenses (non-resident) | 2 Semester (100% cost) Spring 2025 - Fall 2025 | 2 Semester (75% cost) Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 | 1 Semester (50% cost) Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 only |
Undergraduate Expenses (non-resident) Tuition and Fees: 12 hours /semester | Waived | Waived | Waived |
Undergraduate Expenses (non-resident) Living Expenses | $20,400 | $15,300 | $10,200 |
Undergraduate Expenses (non-resident) Total | $20,400 | $15,300 | $10,200 |
| Graduate Expenses (non-resident) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Semester (100% cost) Spring 2025 - Fall 2025 | 2 Semester (75% cost) Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 | 1 Semester (50% cost) Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 only | |
| Tuition and Fees: 9 hours /semester | Waived | Waived | Waived |
| Living Expenses | $20,400 | $15,300 | $10,200 |
| Total | $20,400 | $15,300 | $10,200 |