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Paying for TCU

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what TCU actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run TCU's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$21,286/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$23,246/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$29,929/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$33,664/yr after aid
$110k+$47,113/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$83,662
Tuition & fees$61,740
Room & board$18,780
Average net price$39,005
Students on aid81%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

TCU cost & aid FAQ

How much does TCU cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $39,005 per year at TCU after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $83,662. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does TCU cost by family income?

At TCU, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $21,286 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $47,113 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does TCU give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with TCU's financial aid office.

Does TCU meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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