2023-2024 Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance (COA)—sometimes referred to as the “student budget”—is an estimate of what it costs a typical student to attend UTSA for one academic year (fall and spring terms).
Under state law, The University of Texas Board of Regents is authorized to set tuition. The UT Board of Regents may consider proposed tuition and fee increases at an upcoming board meeting. Dollar amounts below are estimates based on the current academic year and could be adjusted later.
Undergraduate Students
| Full Time Fall/Spring Undergraduate Resident Student | Living at Home w/Parents | Living Off Campus | Living On Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (based on 15 hours per term) | $11,396 | $11,396 | $11,396 |
| Books (based on 15 hours – 5 classes) | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing & Meals (average) | $4,590 | $10,449 | $14,248 |
| Transportation (average) | $2,784 | $3,524 | $740 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $1,512 | $2,088 | $2,124 |
| Loan Fees | $68 | $68 | $68 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $21,350 | $28,525 | $29,576 |
Full Time Undergraduate non-resident student tuition & fees = $26,782. All other charges remain the same.
| Part Time Fall/Spring Undergraduate Resident Student | Living at Home w/Parents | Living Off Campus | Living On Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (based on 9 hours per term) | $7,406 | $7,406 | $7,406 |
| Books (based on 9 hours – 3 classes) | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing & Meals (average) | $4,590 | $10,449 | $14,248 |
| Transportation (average) | $2,784 | $3,524 | $740 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $1,512 | $2,088 | $2,124 |
| Loan Fees | $68 | $68 | $68 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $16,960 | $24,135 | $25,186 |
Part Time Undergraduate non-resident student tuition & fees = $16,636. All other charges remain the same.
Differential Tuition for Undergraduate Students
Students in some colleges will be charged differential tuition per semester credit hour for upper-division coursework. Below are the colleges with differential tuition and the applicable rate:
- Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design: $55 per semester credit hour
- Carlos Alvarez College of Business: $42 per semester credit hour
- College of Sciences: $50 per semester credit hour
Graduate Students
| Full Time Fall/Spring Graduate Resident Student | Living at Home w/Parents | Living Off Campus | Living On Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (based on 9 hours per term) | $9,466 | $9,466 | $9,466 |
| Books (based on 9 hours – 3 classes) | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing & Meals (average) | $4,590 | $10,449 | $14,248 |
| Transportation (average) | $2,784 | $3,524 | $740 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $1,512 | $2,088 | $2,124 |
| Loan Fees | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $19,702 | $26,877 | $27,928 |
Full Time Graduate non-resident student tuition & fees = $27,414. All other charges remain the same.
| Part Time Fall/Spring Graduate Resident Student | Living at Home w/Parents | Living Off Campus | Living On Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (based on 6 hours per term) | $6,546 | $6,546 | $6,546 |
| Books (based on 6 hours – 2 classes) | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing & Meals (average) | $4,590 | $10,449 | $14,248 |
| Transportation (average) | $2,784 | $3,524 | $740 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous | $1,512 | $2,088 | $2,124 |
| Loan Fees | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $16,382 | $23,557 | $24,608 |
Part Time Graduate non-resident student tuition & fees = $18,512. All other charges remain the same.
Differential Tuition for Graduate Students
Students in some colleges will be charged differential tuition per semester credit hour. Below are the colleges with differential tuition and the applicable rate:
- Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design: $55 per semester credit hour
- Carlos Alvarez College of Business: $129 per semester credit hour
- College of Sciences: $50 per semester credit hour