University of North Texas can charge out-of-state students higher tuition than undocumented Texans, appeals court rules

Students walk the University of North Texas campus in Denton last year. A federal appeals court said the school can charge out-of-state American citizens more for tuition than undocumented Texans pay. (Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas Tribune)

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The University of North Texas can charge out-of-state American citizens higher tuition than undocumented students who live in Texas, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday. The appeals court reversed a federal district court ruling that had blocked the practice.