Required Fees
Every student who registers, unless registered in absentia, pays the following fees. For undergraduates, flat rate tuition includes these fees.
Aquatics complex fee. The fee of $0.85 a semester credit hour finances construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and improvements of the Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex.
Barbara Jordan and César Chavez statue fee. The fee of $2.00 a semester or summer session will fund the construction of statues of Barbara Jordan and César Chavez. Any excess money will be used to establish student scholarships.
Gregory Gymnasium renovation fee. The fee, not to exceed $1.90 per semester credit hour ($0.95 per semester credit hour for a six-week summer term), defrays the cost of financing, renovating, operating, maintaining, and improving Gregory Gymnasium.
Health services building fee. The fee of $8.00 a semester or summer session finances the replacement of the Student Health Center building. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $6.00; for a six-week term, $4.00.
Information technology fee. The fee of $12.29 a semester credit hour provides student access to systems of instructional computing and information technology services.
International education fee. The fee of $3.00 a semester or summer session funds a financial assistance program for eligible students participating in international study programs or student exchanges. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $2.25; for a six-week term, $1.50.
Library fee. The fee of $12.29 a semester credit hour defrays the cost of purchasing library materials, expanding online information resources, and improving library hours and other services for students.
Medical services fee. The fee of $64.88 a semester or summer session covers part of the cost of providing medical services at University Health Services. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $48.66; for a six-week term, $32.44.
Recreational sports fee. The fee of $20.00 a semester or summer session defrays the cost of financing, constructing, operating, maintaining, and improving recreational sports facilities and programs. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $15.00; for a six-week term, $10.00.
Registration fee. The fee of $7.00 a semester or summer session defrays the cost of online registration services.
Student services fee. This fee covers all or part of the cost of (a) the Counseling and Mental Health Center; and (b) the following services: the Cactus yearbook; the Career Exploration Center; the Child Development Center; the Daily Texan; the Designated Driver Pledge Program; the Division of Recreational Sports; the Forensics Program; the Graduate Student Assembly; KVRX student radio; KVR student television; Legal Services for Students; the Marine Science Institute Graduate Student Association; the Multicultural Information Center; the ombudsperson; Retention Services; the Senate of College Councils; Services for Students with Disabilities; shuttle bus service; Student Activities and Leadership Development; Student Government; the Student Services Fee Committee; the Texas Travesty humor magazine; the UT Learning Center; and the Volunteer Center.
The following amounts are charged each semester and summer session; the Counseling and Mental Health Center fee is prorated for the six- and nine-week summer terms.
| Number of semester hours taken |
Counseling and Mental Health Center |
Other Services | Total |
| 1 | $10.04 | $12.60 | $22.64 |
| 2 | $10.04 | $25.20 | $35.24 |
| 3 | $10.04 | $37.80 | $47.84 |
| 4 | $10.04 | $50.40 | $60.44 |
| 5 | $10.04 | $63.00 | $73.04 |
| 6 | $10.04 | $75.60 | $85.64 |
| 7 | $10.04 | $88.20 | $98.24 |
| 8 | $10.04 | $100.80 | $110.84 |
| 9 | $10.04 | $113.40 | $123.44 |
| 10 | $10.04 | $126.00 | $136.04 |
| 11 | $10.04 | $138.60 | $148.64 |
| 12 or more | $10.04 | $151.20 | $161.24 |
Student services building fee. The fee of $1.10 per semester credit hour finances the construction, repair, maintenance, renovation, improvement, or replacement of a student services building. The fee is $0.83 per semester credit hour for the nine-week summer term and $0.55 per semester credit hour for a six-week summer term.
Texas Union fee. The fee of $45.44 a semester or summer session entitles the student to use Union facilities and supports debt retirement of bonds used for renovation of the Union Building. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $34.08; for a six-week term, $22.72.
General deposit. A fee of $10.00 is assessed every student in the first semester of enrollment to help offset the cost of property loss or damage and nonpayment of any University billing. The deposit, less outstanding charges, is returned on request when the student leaves the University with no intention to return. Applications for refund are available online and in Student Accounts Receivable, Main Building 4. A general deposit that remains without request for refund for four years from the date of the student's last attendance at the University is forfeited to the Student Property Deposit Scholarships. A student who does not plan to reenroll at the University and wishes to assign his or her property deposit to a student organization or to the University for a specific purpose may request that the refund, issued payable to the student, be mailed to the assignee. Arrangements for the endorsement of the refund check must be made by the student and the assignee.
Special Registration Fees
In absentia fee. The fee for in absentia registration is $25.00.
Affiliated studies registration fee. The fee of $400.00 per semester or summer session defrays costs associated with registration, record keeping, and certification for students participating in sanctioned study abroad programs.
International study and research registration fee. The fee of $400.00 per semester or summer session defrays costs associated with registration, record keeping, and certification for students enrolled in international study and research (ISR). (This fee is expected to be implemented in fall 2008. If implementation is delayed, students who register for ISR will pay the $400.00 affiliated studies registration fee described above.)
Fees for joint or cooperative programs on The University of Texas System campuses. The University of Texas at Austin has agreements with several other University of Texas System institutions that allow students to enroll in courses at the other institution. Tuition and required fees for full-time students are normally paid at the degree-granting campus and allocated by that unit to the other institution involved. Graduate students enrolled at the University may apply for admission to another University of Texas System institution through the appropriate dean's office at that institution. Evidence of support from the University should include the approval of the graduate dean. Programs are available only where formal agreements exist between institutions.
Fees for students enrolled at two institutions. When a student registers at two public Texas institutions of higher education at the same time, section 54.011 of the Texas Education Code provides for the following tuition procedure:
- The student must register first at the institution with the lower minimum tuition and pay the full tuition charge.
- Normally, only the hourly rate is paid at the second institution. However, if the minimum amount is less at the first institution, the student must pay the difference in the two minimums to the second institution, but not less than the hourly rate.
Other required and optional fees are billed by each institution at its regularly authorized rates.
A student who registers first at the University (if the University is the institution with the lower tuition rate) and then at a second public institution must complete a Request for Concurrent Enrollment form. The form is available in the Office of the Registrar, Main Building 1.
Late registration charge. A student who registers late is assessed a charge to defray the cost of the extra services required to effect the late registration. Late registration periods are identified in the Course Schedule. The late registration charge is $25.00 through the fourth class day of a semester, $50.00 from the fifth through the twelfth class day, and $200.00 after the twelfth class day. In the summer session, the late registration charge is $25.00 through the second class day, $50.00 from the third through the fourth class day, and $200.00 after the fourth class day.
Course Related Fees
Students enrolled in certain courses are assessed fees as described below. The fees associated with a course, if any, are totaled and the amount published in the Course Schedule.
Field trip fees. Students in courses that include a field trip are assessed a fee to defray transportation and related costs of the trip.
Incidental fees. Fees that reflect the actual cost of materials or services provided in conjunction with certain courses are assessed of students enrolled in those courses; there is no maximum amount.
Laboratory fees. For each laboratory course, a fee is charged to cover the cost of laboratory materials and supplies used by the student. The fee may not be less than $2.00 or more than $30.00 for each course in a semester or summer term.
Supplementary fees. Additional fees may be required for certain courses in art, architecture, drama, speech, and music where individual coaching is the usual method of instruction.
Program and Service Related Fees
The following fees are charged to defray the costs of specific programs and services. For undergraduates, flat rate tuition covers most program and service related costs.
Advising fee. The following amounts are assessed to defray the cost of student advising.
| School of Architecture | $58.00 | per semester | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51.00 | per summer session | ||
| 38.00 | per nine-week term | ||
| 25.00 | per six-week term | ||
| Red McCombs School of Business | |||
| MBA | $435.00 | per semester | |
| 217.50 | per six-week term | ||
| MPA/PPA | $420.00 | per semester or summer session | |
| 315.00 | per nine-week term | ||
| 210.00 | per six-week term | ||
| College of Communication | $57.50 | per semester | |
| 28.75 | per six-week term | ||
| College of Education | $30.00 | per semester | |
| 20.00 | per summer session; not prorated per term | ||
| Cockrell School of Engineering | $21.00 | per semester or summer session or term | |
| School of Nursing | $67.00 | per semester or summer session | |
| 51.50 | per nine-week term | ||
| 33.50 | per six-week term | ||
| College of Pharmacy | $76.00 | per semester or summer session or nine-week term | |
| 54.00 | per six-week term | ||
| Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs | $51.50 | per semester | |
| School of Social Work | $87.00 | per semester or summer session | |
| 65.00 | per nine-week term | ||
| 44.00 | per six-week term | ||
Architecture design workshop fee. A fee of $91.48 a semester is assessed all students majoring in architecture to defray costs incurred in providing services to students in the design workshop. The fee is $82.00 for the summer session, $62.00 for the nine-week term, and $41.00 for a six-week term.
Architecture equipment maintenance and/or replacement fee. A fee of $22.50 a semester is assessed students in the School of Architecture to defray the cost of maintenance and replacement of school-owned equipment used by students. The fee is $18.00 for the summer session, $14.00 for the nine-week term, and $10.00 for a six-week term.
Architecture materials lab fee. A fee of $62.00 a semester is assessed all students majoring in architecture and interior design to defray costs incurred in staffing the architecture materials lab. The fee is $62.00 for the summer session, $47.00 for the nine-week term, and $39.00 for a six-week term.
Art Design Media Center fee. A fee of $515.00 a semester is assessed all students majoring in design to defray the cost of providing and maintaining the Design Media Center.
Art studio service fee. A fee of $90.64 a semester or $45.32 a summer session or term is assessed of all graduate students majoring in studio art and certain nondegree students. The fee is to defray the cost of maintaining equipment and facilities in the Department of Art and Art History.
Art Wood Shop services fee. A fee of $33.99 a semester or $16.99 a summer session or term is assessed all graduate students majoring in studio art and certain nondegree students to defray the cost of supplies and services for the Wood Shop.
Duplicate fee receipt. A charge of $1.00 is assessed for a duplicate fee receipt. The charge must be paid to the Office of Accounting Cashiers when the application for a duplicate receipt is submitted. The application must be submitted by the student whose name appears on the fee receipt.
Field experiences fee. A fee of $59.74 a semester or $39.14 a summer session is assessed all students pursuing teacher certification to defray costs associated with placement of certification candidates in fieldwork.
Freshman summer orientation fee. A fee of $105.00 is assessed all first-time freshmen who attend summer orientation to defray costs associated with this program.
Graduate certification fee. A fee of $12.36 a semester or $6.18 a summer session is assessed graduate students to defray costs associated with certifying master's and doctoral degree candidates.
Instructional technology fee. The following amounts are assessed to defray additional costs of providing access to instructional computing and information technology and related supplies and maintenance. This fee is in addition to the information technology fee that is paid by all students.
| School of Architecture | $80.00 | per semester |
|---|---|---|
| 71.00 | per summer session | |
| 56.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 44.00 | per six-week term | |
| Red McCombs School of Business | ||
| MBA | $750.00 | per semester |
| 253.00 | per summer session | |
| 189.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 127.00 | per six-week term | |
| MPA/PPA | $700.00 | per semester |
| 236.00 | per summer session | |
| 176.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 119.00 | per six-week term | |
| College of Communication | $140.00 | per semester |
| 70.00 | per six-week term | |
| School of Law | $200.00 | per semester |
| School of Nursing | $62.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 46.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 31.00 | per six-week term | |
| College of Pharmacy | $158.00 | per semester |
| 105.00 | per summer session | |
| Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs | $54.59 | per semester or summer session |
| 26.78 | per nine-week term | |
| 13.39 | per six-week term | |
| School of Social Work | $97.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 73.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 49.00 | per six-week term |
International student health insurance fee. International students holding nonimmigrant visas are assessed a fee that reflects the actual cost of the premium for health insurance. The fee varies, matching the premium for approved UT System student insurance plans.
International student orientation fee. International students in their first semester of enrollment at the University are assessed a fee of $51.50 to defray the costs associated with orientation, advising, and registration.
International student services fee. International students are assessed a fee of $51.50 a semester or summer session to defray the cost of managing international student records and services. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $38.62; for a six-week summer term, $25.75.
Learning Resource Center fee. The following fees are assessed to defray the cost of providing learning resource centers.
| College of Education | $149.35 | per semester or summer session |
|---|---|---|
| Cockrell School of Engineering graduate programs | ||
| Aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics | $175.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 131.25 | per nine-week term | |
| 87.50 | per six-week term | |
| Biomedical engineering, chemical engineering | $149.85 | per semester or summer session |
| 112.38 | per nine-week term | |
| 74.92 | per six-week term | |
| Civil Engineering | $180.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 135.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 90.00 | per six-week term | |
| Electrical and computer engineering | $149.85 | per semester or summer session |
| 112.38 | per nine-week term | |
| Manufacturing systems engineering, materials science and engineering | $160.15 | per semester or summer session |
| 120.11 | per nine-week term | |
| 80.07 | per six-week term | |
| Mechanical engineering | $178.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 133.50 | per nine-week term | |
| 89.00 | per six-week term | |
| Petroleum engineering | $164.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 123.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 82.00 | per six-week term | |
| School of Law | $134.00 | per semester |
| 60.00 | per summer session | |
| 45.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 30.00 | per six-week term | |
| School of Social Work | $97.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 73.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 49.00 | per six-week term | |
MBA orientation fee. Students in their first semester of enrollment in the Master of Business Administration program are assessed a fee of $150.00 to defray costs associated with the MBA Orientation Program.
McCombsPlus fee. A fee of $800.00 a semester is assessed all students in their first year in the MBA program to defray the costs incurred for a two-week executive training module.
MPA/PPA orientation fee. Students in their first semester of graduate-level enrollment in the Master in Professional Accounting program (including students in the Professional Program in Accounting) are assessed a fee of $160.00 to defray costs associated with the MPA/PPA Orientation Program.
Music services fee. A fee of $132.87 a semester or summer session is assessed all students majoring in music as well as students enrolled in certain music performance courses to provide access to practice rooms and rehearsal spaces during evening hours and on weekends. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $99.65; for a six-week term, $66.43.
New student programs fee. A fee of $20.60 is assessed all first-time undergraduates to defray costs associated with new student programs.
Nursing student assistance fee. A fee of $100.00 a semester or summer session is assessed all students enrolled in the School of Nursing to defray the cost of providing supervised access to the Nursing School building on weekends and career planning and development services. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $75.00; for a six-week term, $50.00.
Placement and career services fee. The following fees are assessed to defray the cost of career placement services.
| School of Architecture | $63.00 | per semester |
|---|---|---|
| 56.00 | per summer session | |
| 42.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 28.00 | per six-week term | |
| Red McCombs School of Business | ||
| MBA | $645.00 | per semester |
| 190.00 | per summer session | |
| 133.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 100.00 | per six-week term | |
| MPA/PPA | $545.00 | per semester |
| 190.00 | per summer session | |
| 133.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 100.00 | per six-week term | |
| Cockrell School of Engineering | $30.00 | per semester or summer session or term |
| College of Fine Arts | $32.96 | per semester or summer session |
| 24.72 | per nine-week term | |
| 16.48 | per six-week term | |
| School of Information | $130.00 | per semester |
| 70.00 | per summer session | |
| School of Law | $240.00 | per semester |
| 220.00 | per summer session | |
| 210.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 205.00 | per six-week term | |
| School of Nursing | $62.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 46.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 31.00 | per six-week term | |
| College of Pharmacy | $158.00 | per semester |
| 105.00 | per summer session | |
| Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs | $54.59 | per semester or summer session |
| 26.78 | per nine-week term | |
| 13.39 | per six-week term | |
| School of Social Work | $97.00 | per semester or summer session |
| 73.00 | per nine-week term | |
| 49.00 | per six-week term | |
Reinstatement fee. A fee of $50.00 is assessed to defray the cost of correcting student and accounting records after repayment of a check for tuition and fees that was returned.
Theatre and dance building services fee. A fee of $45.32 a semester or summer session is assessed all students majoring in theatre and dance and certain nondegree students to defray the cost of providing access to rooms and rehearsal spaces and audiovisual support services. The fee for the nine-week summer term is $33.99; for a six-week term, $22.66.
Theatre and dance performance and production fee. Theatre and dance majors pay a fee of $140.08 a semester or summer session to defray the cost of materials, supplies, and services associated with production activities. The fee is $105.06 for the nine-week term and $70.04 for a six-week term.