Program Cost at a Glance
$5,400
Included
Program tuition and required textbooks
Deposit
$500 non-refundable
Due April 12, 2027
Budget Separately
Housing, meals, transportation, and personal expenses
The $500 deposit is applied toward the total $5,400 program fee. Tuition reductions may lower the remaining balance.
Compare the Cost: MSI vs. Fall and Spring
UT Austin tuition estimated with AY 26-27 rates; actual summer 2027 rates to be announced.
McCombs Summer Institute
In-state tuition: $5,400
Out-of-state/Non-UT students: $5,400
UT Tuition: Business Foundations Courses
(Fall & Spring)
In-state tuition: $13,576
Out-of-state/Non-UT students: $51,106
Summer Living Expenses in Austin
Students participating in MSI are responsible for locating housing and overseeing living expenses. Actual costs will vary based on each student’s budget and lifestyle choices.
10 weeks
Housing: $4,500
Food: $1,000
Flight and local transportation: $600
Books and materials: $50
Personal items/miscellaneous: $1,200
Estimated total: $7,350
10 weeks
Housing: $5,460
Food: $600
Flight and local transportation: $600
Books and materials: $50
Personal items/miscellaneous: $1,200
Estimated total: $6,570
Tuition Resources
Halliburton STEM Tuition Reduction: $1,000
Support for selected STEM students
Eligibility Requirements:
- Pursuing an approved major
- Minimun 3.0 cumulative GPA
Benefits for Selected Students:
- $1,000 applied directly to the MSI tuition bill
- Interview opportunity with a Halliburton recruiter during MSI
- Additional networking opportunities throughout the program
Course Completion Tuition Reduction: $500
Credit for eligible coursework completed before MSI
Eligibility Requirements:
- Complete at least one- but no more than two- eligible MSI courses before the program
- Earn a grade of D or higher in each completed course
- Eligible courses: ACC 310F, FIN 320F, LEB 320F, MAN 320F, and MKT 320F
How the Reduction Works:
The $500 reduction is applied once to the total MSI tuition cost. It is not awarded per completed course.
Program Benefits:
Students are not enrolled in—or expected to attend— the MSI courses they have already completed.
How You Are Considered
Your MSI admission application also serves as your application for both tuition reductions. No additional application is required.
Financial Aid (UT Austin Students Only)
- Submit both the 2026-27 and 2027-28 FAFSA
- Awards are generally issued from late May through early June Contact Texas One Stop with questions about your aid status
Additional Resources
Other Eligible Funding
- Texas Tuition Promise Fund
- Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Veteran Education Benefits
Funding That Cannot Be Applied
- Texas Advance Commitment
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services tuition and fee waiver
- Other formula-funded tuition waivers
Tuition reductions are applied directly to the tuition bill. Add links to complete eligibility requirements, eligible majors, FAFSA, and Texas One Stop.