Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,089 when living on campus and $19,470 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,124 when living on campus and $21,505 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 | ||
| Houston Community College | $4,344 | $5,460 | $2,250 | - | $13,630 |
| 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 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $1,719 | - | $15,233 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $4,320 | $5,568 | $1,571 | $9,115 | $12,349 |
| North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,148 | $6,184 | $1,746 | $10,195 | $13,575 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,148 for in-state students and $6,184 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tarrant County College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,235 and Houston Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,460 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Houston Community College | $4,344 | $5,460 | $4,344 | $5,460 |
| Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| Paris Junior College | $4,020 | $5,520 | $4,050 | $5,580 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $3,402 | $8,235 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $3,804 | $5,052 | $4,320 | $5,568 |
| North Lake College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,030 | $6,059 | $4,148 | $6,184 |
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 | |
| Houston Community College | 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. | |||
| Tarrant County College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wharton County Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $10,195 when a student lives on campus and $13,575 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Houston Community College | - | - | $9,330 | $4,300 | - |
| Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Paris Junior College | $5,901 | $5,103 | $8,115 | $5,103 | - |
| Tarrant County College District | - | - | $10,116 | $5,117 | - |
| Wharton County Junior College | $5,600 | $3,515 | $7,067 | $5,282 | - |
| North Lake College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,780 | $4,415 | $8,297 | $5,278 | - |