Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,703 when living on campus and $27,653 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,989 when living on campus and $34,940 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 | ||
| Austin Community College District | $8,580 | $10,590 | $1,200 | - | $23,648 |
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | $10,026 | $22,626 | $1,202 | $12,776 | $15,704 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| 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 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,204 | $16,491 | $1,188 | $14,310 | $17,260 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,204 for in-state students and $16,491 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-Commerce requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,626 and Austin Community College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,590 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Community College District | $8,580 | $10,590 | $8,580 | $10,590 |
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | $10,026 | $22,266 | $10,026 | $22,626 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,038 | $16,195 | $9,204 | $16,491 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,715 for state residents and $13,625 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,109 and Midwestern State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,416.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | $7,338 | $14,682 | $7,338 | $14,904 |
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,589 | $13,394 | $7,715 | $13,625 |
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 $14,310 when a student lives on campus and $17,260 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Austin Community College District | - | - | $18,240 | $5,408 | - |
| Texas A & M University-Commerce | $9,808 | $2,968 | $11,704 | $4,000 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
| The University of Texas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,654 | $3,657 | $13,047 | $4,213 | - |