About Tuition

Tuition, fees, and charges are charged by session and are assessed to students based on enrolled semester credit hours, a set charge per term, or specific services. They are required of all students, charged to everyone taking specific courses or anyone receiving specific services, or charged only for voluntary products or services. For information concerning tuition, fees, and charges, visit The University of Texas System. Search for Statutory Authority to view Student Fees and Charges.

TERMS/SESSIONS

Fall Term: Fall Regular, 5-Week I, 5-Week II, 5-Week III, 8-Week I, 8-Week II

Spring Term: Winter Intersession, Spring Regular, 5-Week I, 5-Week II, 5-Week III, 8-Week I, 8-Week II

Summer Term: Summer Intersession, Summer I 5-Week, Summer I 7-Week, Summer I 11-Week, Summer II 5-Week, Summer II 7-Week, Summer 14-Week

Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by legislative or regental action and become effective on the date enacted and will be reflected in tuition, fees, and charges assessed. The Texas Legislature does not set the specific amount for any particular student fee. Tuition, fees, and charges are authorized by state statute; however, the specific amounts and the determination to increase the fees and charges are made by The University of Texas at Arlington administration and The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

Undergraduate students who enrolled under the Fall 1999 or subsequent catalogs may be required to pay non-resident tuition rates when they exceed 45 hours more than is required to complete the degree program for which the student is enrolled. A doctoral student may be required to pay non-resident tuition beginning the first long semester in which

a) the student has been enrolled previously as a graduate student for 14 or more long semesters, AND
b) the student has accumulated more than 99 semester credit hours of doctoral study at UT Arlington.

Students exceeding both limits may not be eligible for assistantships supported by state funds.

Resident undergraduate students who enroll in a course that is substantively identical to a course for which they have previously completed may be required to pay a higher tuition rate, not to exceed the rate charged to non-resident undergraduate students.

Accelerated online students are responsible for understanding the tuition and fee rates, policies, and requirements unique to this program. Visit the UTA Accelerated Online Programs site for additional details.

Tuition and Fees are just a part of a student's expenses while attending a particular college. To review the estimated expenses for one year including tuition, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses here at UT Arlington, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost.

UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENT

UNDERGRADUATE NONRESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2020 COHORT NONRESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2020 COHORT RESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2021 COHORT NONRESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2021 COHORT RESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2022 COHORT NONRESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2022 COHORT RESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2023 COHORT NONRESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2023 COHORT RESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2024 COHORT NONRESIDENT

GUARANTEED 2024 COHORT RESIDENT

GRADUATE RESIDENT

GRADUATE NONRESIDENT

Tuition and Fees are just a part of a student's expenses while attending a particular college. To review the estimated expenses for one year including tuition, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses here at UT Arlington, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost.

As a result of actions taken by the Texas Legislature to address affordability in higher education, all resident undergraduate academic costs, including tuition, mandatory academic fees, all academic-related general fees, and college course fees, have been frozen for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years.

Based on the student referendum, Resolution 24-03, “Renovate & Renew,” the student union fee will increase to $150 per semester beginning with Fall 2024.

Statutory Tuition: $50 per credit hour (TEC 54.051c). Required

Designated Tuition: Varies (TEC 54.0513). Required

Nonresident Statutory Increment: $410 per credit hour (TEC 54.051d). Required

Nonresident Designated Tuition Increment: Varies (TEC 54.0513). Required

Graduate Tuition Differential (Board Authorized Tuition): $50 per credit hour (TEC 54.008). Required

Graduate Program Enhancement Fee: $6 per credit hour. To cover costs associated with recruiting, admitting, and retaining graduate students. (TEC 55.16). Required

Computer/Technology Fee: $37.90 per credit hour/$568.50 maximum. To cover costs of maintaining operations of student computing labs, university network operations, computer equipment upgrades, and Center for Distance Education (TEC 54.504). Required

ID Card Fee: $15 per term. To defray costs of activating Student ID cards (TEC 55.16). Required

Intercollegiate Athletics Fee: $8.50 per credit hour/$115 maximum. To fund intercollegiate athletics (TEC 54.5121). Required

International Education Fee: $4 per term. Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the international education financial aid fund to be used only to assist students participating in international student exchange or study programs (TEC 54.5132). Required

Library Services Fee: $15 per credit hour/$315 maximum. To cover handling costs associated with computer searches, processing lost items, and costs of other Library operations (TEC 54.504). Required

Medical Services Fee: $54.45 per term. To provide medical services to students (TEC 54.50891). Required

Recreational Facilities Fee: $75 per term. To maintain recreational facilities and or to operate recreational programs at the University (TEC 54.5122). Required

Registration Fee: $5 per term. To cover costs of registration systems. (TEC 55.16). Required

Shuttle Bus Fee: $10 per term. To support and expand current bus routes and contribute toward maintenance and operating expenses of the Shuttle Bus Program (TEC 54.512). Required 

Student Services Fee: $12.20 per credit hour/$150 maximum. To cover the activities that directly involve or benefit students such as recreational activities, student government and organizations and student publications (TEC 54.503). Required

Student Union Fee: $150 per term. To cover costs associated with maintaining and improving the Student Union Building and its programs (TEC 54.529). Required

Differential Tuition: Varies per credit hour (TEC 54.0513). Required

The tuition and fee rates shown above do not include charges for parking, course fees charged for field trips, private music instruction, class fees for distance education or other specific/voluntary fees and charges.

Tuition and Fees are just a part of a student's expenses while attending a particular college. To review the estimated expenses for one year including tuition, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses here at UT Arlington, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost.

Distance Learning Fees: $20.00-$500.00 per course. To defray costs of providing distance learning courses as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. (TEC 54.504) Specific

• Distance Education Fee: $25.00 per credit hour. To defray costs of producing and offering distance education courses.  
• Engineering Internet Fee: $75.00 per credit hour. To defray costs of producing and offering Engineering internet courses.
• Nursing Internet Course Fee: $95.00 per class. To defray costs of producing and offering Nursing internet courses.
• Social Work Internet Course Fee: $65.00 per credit hour. To defray costs of producing and offering Social Work internet courses.

3D Printer Lab Fee: $75.00. To defray the costs associated with maintaining 3D printers including materials and supplies, service contracts and software licenses. (TEC 54.501(a)). Specific

Clinical Experience Fee: $250.00 - $750.00. To defray the cost associated with administering a field-based clinical in educator preparation certification programs (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Field Trip Fee: Varies based on actual cost. To defray transportation and related costs associated with course-related field trips (TEC 54.504). Specific

Forensic Science Materials Fee: $25.00. To defray the costs associated with course materials and/or activities (TEC 54.504). Specific

Inclusive Access Fee: Varies based on actual cost. To cover costs associated with providing digital course materials in lieu of printed textbooks and/or other printed materials. (TEC 54.504). Specific

Music Fee: $100.00 - $700.00 per course when individual coaching or instruction is the usual method of instruction (TEC 54.051 [l]). Specific

OIT Course Cloud Software Subscription Fee: $30.00 per course. To defray the costs associated with providing students with the appropriate software as it relates to their curriculum. (TEC 54.504) Specific

Simulation Lab Fee: $70.00 per credit hour. To defray the costs associated with maintaining the Smart Hospital and the Smart Lab. (TEC 54.501(a)). Specific

Social Work Professional Liability Insurance: $12.50. To defray the costs of insurance premiums and other administrative costs. (TEC 54.504). Specific

NRODE: Varies. Nonresident students who are enrolled in a distant education course(s) and are physically residing outside the state of Texas are charged a fee in lieu of Mandatory Tuition and Fees. The fee rate is equivalent to Tuition and Mandatory Fees for a Texas Resident enrolled in the same distant education course(s) plus an additional $20 per SCH. Some courses may have an additional Distance Learning Course Fee of $20 - $500 per course.

Tuition and Fees are just a part of a student's expenses while attending a particular college. To review the estimated expenses for one year including tuition, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses here at UT Arlington, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost.

Alternative TASP Remedial Fee: $75.00. For students who fail the TASP exam in a particular area but do not need course-based remediation (TEC 54.504). Specific

Audit Fee: Charged to defray administrative costs incurred in registering non-credit participants in scheduled classes (TEC 54.504). Voluntary

• Non-Enrolled Students: $100.00 per course. 
• UT Arlington Students: $20.00 per course. 

Campus and Community Involvement Records Fee: $5.00 for registration and 5 official copies; $2.00 for additional copies. To defray costs of establishing and maintaining a student Campus and Community Involvement Record (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Career Services Fee: $25.00 for 10 files, $1.00 each additional file. To defray costs of placement registration, materials, software and software license fees and services (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Catalog Fee: $3.00 per catalog ($6.00 if mailed). To defray costs of printing and mailing catalogs (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Check Cashing Fee: $0.25 per check or 1% of check amount (whichever is greater). To defray costs associated with providing check cashing (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Credit by Examination Fee: $20.00-$100.00 per course. To defray costs of course materials and costs associated with administering and scoring tests (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Delinquent Accounts Receivable Fee (Late Fee): $25.00 to $100.00 per month on delinquent accounts. To defray operation costs associated with billing and collecting student accounts receivables (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Diploma Mailing Fees (Undergraduate): $8.00 - $45.00 (TEC54.504) Specific 

Duplicate Diploma Fee (Graduate/Undergraduate): $20.00 per duplicate. To defray costs of duplicate diploma and diploma cover (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

EDUC Practice Exam Fee: To defray costs associated with the administration of the ExCET/TExES practice exams for SBEC principal and superintendent certification (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

• Non-UT Arlington Students: $25.00 per exam. 
• UT Arlington Students: $10.00 per exam. 

Enrollment Certification Fee: $10.00. To defray costs associated with manual completion of enrollment certifications for students who choose not to use the free on-line service (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Enrollment Loan Origination Fee: $40.00. To defray costs associated with providing enrollment loans (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Graduate Applicant Admission Deferral Fee - International Student: $60.00 per applicant. To defray costs of processing international applicant deferrals (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Graduate Applicant Admission Deferral Fee - US Student: $30.00 per applicant. To defray administrative costs of processing US applicant deferrals (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Graduate Application Fee-US Citizens: $75.00 per applicant. To defray costs associated with recruiting, admitting, and retaining graduate students. (TEC 54.504) Voluntary 

Graduate Application Fee-US Citizens with Foreign Transcripts: $90.00 per applicant. To defray costs associated with recruiting, admitting, and retaining graduate students. (TEC 54.504) Voluntary 

Graduate Readmission Fee - International Student: $60.00 per applicant. To defray administrative costs of processing international student readmissions (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Graduate Readmission Fee - US Student: $30.00 per applicant. To defray administrative costs of processing US student readmissions (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Graduation Application Fee (Graduate/Undergraduate): $40.00 per application. To defray costs of diploma, diploma cover, and other costs (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Late Application Fee (Graduate and Undergraduate): $60.00 per late application (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Graduation Fees for Doctoral and Master's Candidates: (TEC 54.504) Specific and Voluntary 

• Dissertation and Thesis Charges: Actual cost. 
• Binding: Up to $30.00 - $30.00 maximum. 
• Copyright Registration (optional): $45.00 - $75.00 maximum. 
• Mailing: $8.00 - $45.00 
• Microfilming (Dissertation): $55.00 - $100.00 maximum. 
• Microfilming (Thesis): $45.00 - $75.00 maximum.
• Personal Copies (optional): $6.50 
• In Absentia: $15.00. To defray administrative costs of processing graduation applications for students who are not currently enrolled. 

ID Card Replacement Fee: $15.00 per replacement. To defray administrative costs of reissuing student ID cards (TEC 55.16). Specific 

Installment Plan Fee: $20.00 per Installment Pay Plan. To defray administrative costs of providing a deferred payment plan (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

International Student Application Fee: 

• International Graduate: $90.00. To defray costs associated with recruiting, admitting, and retaining graduate students (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 
• International Undergraduate: $50.00. To defray costs associated with recruiting, processing and retaining undergraduates (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

International Student Health Insurance Fee: Variable - to match premium for approved U.T. System student insurance plan. To defray costs of mandatory insurance for international students holding non-immigrant visas and living in the United States (TEC 54.504). Specific 

International Student Services Fee: $125.00 per term. To defray costs of managing international student's records and services. Required 

Late Registration Activity Fee: $25.00 per session. To defray costs of continuing to process registration activity beginning on the first-class day through the census date. (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Library Fees: Varies. To defray handling costs associated with computer searches, processing lost items, and items returned after the due date and costs of other Library operations (TEC 54.504). Specific and Voluntary 

• Inter-Library Loan Late Fee: $2.00 per day - $50.00 maximum. 
• Optional Personal Bind Fees for Graduate Students: $26 - $50 per copy if mailed in US; $33.50 per copy if mailed to Canada or Mexico; $43.50 per copy if mailed to other international countries; optional CD/DVD pocket $3 each 
• Overdue Fees: 
  • Equipment: $12.00 per credit hour - $60.00 maximum. 
  • Recalled Items: $2.00 per day - $50.00 maximum. 
  • Regular Check-Out: $0.25 per day - $25.00 maximum. 
  • Reserve Items: $1.20 per credit hour - $50.00 maximum. 
• Preservation on Photo Print Orders: $5.00 per print. 
• Special Collections Fee: $10.00 first image; $3.00 each additional image. 
• Special Collections Photocopy Fee: $0.15 per image for books and bound materials; $0.25 per image for manuscripts; $0.35 per image for clippings. 
• Reading Resources Room Overdue Charge: $0.25 per day. 
• Sound Recording Reproduction - Current Student: $15.00 per CD. 
• Sound Recording Reproduction - Former Students & Public: $20.00 per CD. 

Locker Rental Fee: $3.00-$25.00. To defray administrative lock and key costs (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Lost or Damaged Items: $35.00 processing fee plus any fines accrued and actual cost of item.

Nurse Practitioner Case-Based Learning Fee: $25.00 - $250.00. Supplemental Instruction - Case-based learning Fee for students admitted to the College of Nursing and Health Innovation in the MSN and Post Master's Certificate Nurse Practitioner Program (TEC 51.202 (a)). Specific

Online Student Fees for Services: 

• Campus Recreation Facilities Fee: $75 per term. To maintain recreational facilities and or to operate recreational programs at the university (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 
• Medical Services Fee: $54.45 per term. To provide medical services to students (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 
• Orientation Fee: $120.00 per student. To enhance the level of service and provide better orientation experience for new students by supporting new programs, guest speakers and increased dining costs (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 
• Career Services Fee: $32. To defray costs of placement registration, materials, software and software license fees and services (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Orientation Fee-Undergraduate: To enhance the level of service and provide better orientation experience for new students by supporting new programs, guest speakers and increased dining costs (TEC 54.504). Specific 

• Freshman 2-Day Orientation with Overnight Experience: $170.00 per student. (TEC 54.504). Specific 
• 1-Day Orientation (Any student): $60.00 per student. (TEC 54.504). Specific 
• Online Orientation (Any student): $60.00 per student. (TEC 54.504). Specific 
• eLearning/AO Students: $20.00 per student. (TEC 54.504). Specific 
• Walk-in Additional Fee: $25.00 (TEC 54.504). Specific 
• Date Change Fee: $20.00 (TEC 54.504). Specific 
• Guest Fee 2-Day Orientation - Guest 17 and Under: $25.00 (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 
• Guest Fee 2-Day Orientation - Guest 18 and Up: $35.00 (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 
• Guest Fee 1-Day Orientation - Guest 17 and Under: $20.00 (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 
• Guest Fee 1-Day Orientation - Guest 18 and Up: $35.00 (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Plotter Use Charge: $30.00 per term. To defray costs of supplies and materials needed by students for plotting ARCH projects (TEC 55.16). Specific 

Post Census Registration Activity Fee: $250.00 per session. To defray costs associated with continuing to process registration activity after the census date. (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Residence Hall Lockout Fee: To defray the cost of providing temporary room keys and access cards: 1st and 2nd times free; 3rd time $5.00; 4th time $10.00; 5th time $15.00; 6th time $20.00; 7th and subsequent times $25.00 each (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Returned Payment Fee: $25.00 per returned payment. All returned/rejected payments due to incorrect information (i.e.; invalid account number, non-sufficient funds, etc.) will be assessed a return payment fee. Your initial payment will be reversed and holds will be placed on the student account. To defray administrative costs for returned payments. (TEC 54.504 / 55.16). Specific 

Sponsored Student Fee: $200.00 per term. To defray costs associated with international sponsored student advising, registration and monitoring (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Study Abroad Application Fee: $75.00 (TEC 54.504) Specific 

TEA Technology Fee: $35.00 per new Education Certification student. To defray technology cost for educator preparation certification programs (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Teacher Certification Deficiency Plan Fee: To defray costs associated with the preparation and issuance of the plans (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

• Non-UT Arlington Graduate: $35.00 per plan. 
• UT Arlington Graduate: $25.00 per plan. 

Test Fees: $5.00-$125.00. To defray costs associated with administering and scoring institutional/academic tests (TEC 54.504). Specific 

Transcript Fees: $10.00. To defray the costs associated with providing transcript services (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Transcript Rush Fee: $10.00. To defray costs of providing an on-demand transcript service (TEC 54.504). Voluntary 

Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00 per application. To defray costs associated with recruiting, processing and retaining undergraduates (TEC 54.504). Specific

Tuition and Fees are just a part of a student's expenses while attending a particular college. To review the estimated expenses for one year including tuition, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses here at UT Arlington, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost.

Tuition is charged based on course, semester credit hours, and level of study and is charged based upon individual session. Refund percentages for withdrawals and dropped courses will be calculated based on the first class day of each session. See the official University Academic Calendar for each session.

Tuition and Fees are just a part of a student's expenses while attending a particular college. To review the estimated expenses for one year including tuition, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses here at UT Arlington, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost.

The Tuition Estimator is designed to help potential and existing students obtain a rough estimate of the fees involved in attending the university. It is intended only for the purpose of estimating tuition & fees by Session based on the information entered.

• Costs for housing, meals, books, and other personal expenses are not included.
• Tuition and/or fees are subject to change at any time.
• Certain fees may not be included, and you should always rely on your actual tuition bill for calculating payment.
• The output generated by this tool is not a guarantee of future costs.

Click here to access the Tuition Estimator.

Tuition and Fees are just a part of a student's expenses while attending a particular college. To review the estimated expenses for one year including tuition, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and miscellaneous expenses here at UT Arlington, please visit Financial Aid and Scholarships Average Cost.