Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,896 when living on campus and $26,935 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,296 when living on campus and $39,336 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Angelo State University | $8,319 | $18,399 | $1,200 | $15,670 | $15,670 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,746 | $21,330 | $1,026 | $15,604 | $18,314 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,878 | $17,958 | $1,560 | $14,662 | $17,148 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | $10,921 | $29,191 | - | - | - |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| Average | $9,324 | $21,725 | $1,273 | $15,298 | $16,338 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,324 for in-state students and $21,725 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.63% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Texas Health Science Center requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,020 and Tarleton State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,958 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Angelo State University | $8,186 | $17,978 | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,698 | $20,994 | $7,746 | $21,330 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | $10,921 | $28,771 | $10,921 | $29,191 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| Average | $9,244 | $21,376 | $9,324 | $21,725 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,542 for state residents and $17,571 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Texas Health Science Center requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,734 and Angelo State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,741.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Angelo State University | $7,246 | $14,590 | $7,394 | $14,954 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $9,594 | $18,990 | $9,468 | $19,080 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | $7,956 | $23,939 | $8,421 | $22,117 |
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| Average | $8,408 | $17,676 | $8,542 | $17,571 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,298 when a student lives on campus and $16,338 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Angelo State University | $11,800 | $3,870 | $11,800 | $3,870 | - |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $11,014 | $4,590 | $13,724 | $4,590 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| Average | $11,168 | $4,130 | $12,207 | $4,130 | - |