Tuition and Fees For details of cost by residency (Texas and border counties resident, border state resident, non-resident and international) broken down by semester, please click here for Cost of Attendance. Statutory Tuition Statutory tuition rates are set by the Texas Legislature. The rate for Texas residents is $50 per semester credit hour (minimum of $120 per semester; $60 per summer session). The non-resident rate for the 2009-10 academic year is $327 per semester credit hour. Designated Tuition A mandatory tuition ($96.71 per semester credit hour for 1-11 hours; $1,353.94 for 12-18 hours; $96.71 per semester credit hour, over 18 hours) for operations of the University, scholarship set-asides and building upkeep and improvements. Health Fee A mandatory fee ($38 per semester, $19 per summer session) for the operation of a student clinic on campus. Student Service Fee A mandatory fee ($16 per semester credit hour –– maximum of $198 per semester, $99 per summer session) distributed by the Campus Student Fee Committee for various campus services and organizations. Student Center Complex Fee A mandatory fee ($3 per semester credit hour –– maximum of $30 per semester, $15 per summer session) for operation and maintenance of student centers. Technology Fee A mandatory fee ($10 per semester credit hour) to provide, operate, maintain and staff facilities and equipment that helps promote computer literacy among the entire student body. Traffic Safety Fee A mandatory fee ($1 per semester, $2.50 per summer session) to maintain and repair campus traffic controls. Records Fee A mandatory fee ($15 per semester, $7.50 per summer session) to combine drop/add fees, transcript fee, graduation fee and ID card fees and to support the offices providing these functions. Rec Sports Fee A mandatory fee ($70 per semester, $35 per summer session) to finance, construct, operate, maintain and improve recreational sports facilities and programs. International Education Fee A mandatory fee ($4 per semester) for international student exchanges and study abroad programs. Library Fee A mandatory fee ($3 per semester credit hour) for the ongoing operational expenses of the Cornette Library. Washington, DC Intern Fee A mandatory fee ($1 per semester) to assist students participating in approved internships in Washington, D.C. Intercollegiate Athletic Fee A mandatory fee ($15 per semester credit hour - maximum of $180) distributed by the athletic director for all intercollegiate athletic activities and scholarships. Advising Fee A mandatory fee ($30 per semester; $15 per summer session) for advising activities of all students at the University. |