Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,917 when living on campus and $23,014 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,306 when living on campus and $25,403 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 | ||
| San Jacinto Community College District - Generation Park Campus | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| Blinn College District | $6,350 | $11,030 | $1,365 | $16,909 | $17,623 |
| Howard College | $4,626 | $6,076 | $1,690 | $10,465 | $13,446 |
| Paris Junior College | $4,050 | $5,580 | $1,500 | $11,004 | $13,218 |
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,621 | $7,010 | $1,504 | $12,793 | $16,890 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,621 for in-state students and $7,010 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.85% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Blinn College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,030 and San Jacinto Community College District - Generation Park Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,352 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jacinto Community College District - Generation Park Campus | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| Blinn College District | $6,230 | $10,940 | $6,350 | $11,030 |
| Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| Paris Junior College | $4,020 | $5,520 | $4,050 | $5,580 |
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,518 | $6,883 | $4,621 | $7,010 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jacinto Community College District - Generation Park Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Blinn College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Paris Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $12,793 when a student lives on campus and $16,890 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jacinto Community College District - Generation Park Campus | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| Blinn College District | $10,800 | $6,109 | $11,514 | $6,109 | - |
| Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Paris Junior College | $5,901 | $5,103 | $8,115 | $5,103 | - |
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| North Lake College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,513 | $5,280 | $11,365 | $5,525 | - |