Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,951 when living on campus and $20,309 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,723 when living on campus and $22,081 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 | ||
| Frank Phillips College | $4,612 | $4,882 | $1,500 | $9,774 | $16,589 |
| Howard College | $4,626 | $6,076 | $1,690 | $10,465 | $13,446 |
| Texas Southmost College | $3,748 | $4,948 | $1,464 | - | $14,713 |
| Panola College | $3,960 | $5,064 | $1,500 | $13,682 | $13,344 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $1,719 | - | $15,233 |
| Brookhaven College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,070 | $5,841 | $1,575 | $11,307 | $14,665 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,070 for in-state students and $5,841 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tarrant County College District requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,235 and Frank Phillips College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,882 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Frank Phillips College | $4,612 | $4,882 | $4,612 | $4,882 |
| Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| Texas Southmost College | $3,748 | $4,948 | $3,748 | $4,948 |
| Panola College | $3,840 | $4,896 | $3,960 | $5,064 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $3,402 | $8,235 |
| Brookhaven College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,036 | $5,798 | $4,070 | $5,841 |
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 | |
| Frank Phillips College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas Southmost College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Panola College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tarrant County College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Brookhaven 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 $11,307 when a student lives on campus and $14,665 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Frank Phillips College | $4,974 | $4,800 | $11,789 | $4,800 | - |
| Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Texas Southmost College | - | - | $10,413 | $4,300 | - |
| Panola College | $6,860 | $6,822 | $6,522 | $6,822 | - |
| Tarrant County College District | - | - | $10,116 | $5,117 | - |
| Brookhaven College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,891 | $5,416 | $9,140 | $5,525 | - |