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Estimated Graduate Student Budget

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Estimate Breakdown: 2023–24 Academic Year

In State Out of State
Key Costs*

Billed by UT or Required for Class (Books, supplies, etc.)
Tuition and Fees $13,620 $32,108
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,880 $1,880
  • This is an estimate of what a student will spend on books for the fall and spring semesters.
Estimated Additional Expenses*

Not billed by UT; based on personal spending/needs
Housing & Food $12,780 $12,780
  • This is an estimate of what a student will spend on housing and meals for the fall and spring semesters. If you live in university housing, these costs will be directly billed to you.
Transportation $3,470 $3,470
  • This item is for budgeting purposes only and will not be billed to you.
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

(Based on personal spending habits)

 $3,042 $3,042
  • This item is for budgeting purposes only and will not be billed to you.
Loan Fees $350 $350
  • This is an estimate of what the average student spends in federal loan origination fee.
Total $35,142  $53,630

 

Updated July 2023. Tuition charges may vary depending on your program of study. Additional per-credit-hour fees are assessed for students taking courses in architecture & landscape architecture, business administration, engineering, and nursing. Additional expenses will vary depending on your housing status and personal spending.

*As defined by US Department of Education Federal Student Aid Guidelines.

UT reserves the right to adjust tuition charges when deemed necessary. Official fees are set by the UT Board of Trustees in June/July of each year.

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