Cost of Attendance Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cost of Attendance (COA)?
- What is UT Austin's Cost of Attendance (COA)?
- How do UT Austin costs compare with other colleges and universities?
- How much is tuition per credit hour?
- What kind of financial aid "package" can I expect at UT Austin?
- How much financial aid can I expect?
- How is aid calculated?
- How much will my family be expected to contribute to my yearly college costs?
- What factors should I consider when accepting a financial aid package?
- How is financial need determined?
- What can do if I have special expenses or circumstances that have not been considered?
During the 2008-2009 year:
- UT Austin’s tuition and fees for Texas residents increased by 4.95% -- compared to a 6.4% average increase in tuition and fees for in-state students at public four-year colleges and universities all across the U.S. (see Trends in College Pricing).
- Needy students at UT Austin received more than $94 million in need-based grants from the following sources:
| Sources of Need-Based Grants | Amount Received | Percent |
| All Sources | $94,164,451 | 100.0% |
| Institutional Programs (UT Austin) | $45,171,307 | 48.0% |
| Federal Programs | $32,944,822 | 35.0% |
| State Programs | $15,889,963 | 16.9% |
| Federal & State Joint Programs | $158,299 | 0.2% |