Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $57,220
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $57,220
- Average Net Price
- $33,531
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 13.5%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,800
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,800
- Books & Supplies
- $800
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $72,820
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 25.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $15,531 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,341 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $18,714 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $32,933 |
| $110,001+ | $49,598 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most TCU families pay far less than the $72,820 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $15,531 annually, while those from $110,000+ households pay $49,598. The average net price sits at $33,531 across all income levels. Over four years, that translates to $134,124 for a typical family. TCU's generous aid helps explain why only 25% of students take federal loans.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,500, creating monthly payments around $228. That's manageable against median earnings of $68,424 ten years out. The 76.58% loan repayment rate shows most alumni handle their debt successfully. TCU gives institutional grants averaging $27,401 to about 21% of students. Lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying less than many public universities after aid.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,500, creating monthly payments around $228. That's manageable against median earnings of $68,424 ten years out. The 76.58% loan repayment rate shows most alumni handle their debt successfully. TCU gives institutional grants averaging $27,401 to about 21% of students. Lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying less than many public universities after aid.
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