Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,953 when living on campus and $23,439 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,874 when living on campus and $27,360 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $2,046 | $13,570 | $15,443 |
University of Houston-Downtown | $7,708 | $17,788 | $1,296 | - | $17,592 |
Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $1,800 | - | $11,919 |
San Jacinto Community College | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $4,733 | $8,654 | $1,651 | $13,570 | $17,056 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,733 for in-state students and $8,654 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Downtown requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,788 and San Jacinto Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,352 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $3,266 | $5,726 |
University of Houston-Downtown | $7,450 | $17,266 | $7,708 | $17,788 |
Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $4,500 | $5,748 |
San Jacinto Community College | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $4,614 | $8,445 | $4,733 | $8,654 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,529 for state residents and $16,189 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Downtown requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,733 and University of Houston-Downtown has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,733.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Galveston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of Houston-Downtown | $9,529 | $15,973 | $9,529 | $16,189 |
Laredo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
San Jacinto Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,529 | $15,973 | $9,529 | $16,189 |
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 $13,570 when a student lives on campus and $17,056 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Galveston College | $8,512 | $5,058 | $10,385 | $5,058 | - |
University of Houston-Downtown | - | - | $9,882 | $7,710 | - |
Laredo College | - | - | $6,071 | $5,848 | - |
San Jacinto Community College | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
The University of Texas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
University of Houston-System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $8,512 | $5,058 | $11,327 | $5,729 | - |