Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,792 when living on campus and $18,887 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,984 when living on campus and $23,080 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 College-North Campus | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| Alvin Community College | $3,058 | $4,330 | $2,043 | - | $13,280 |
| Lamar State College-Orange | $2,832 | $13,824 | $800 | - | $5,550 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $1,719 | - | $15,233 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,326 | $6,294 | $1,929 | $11,787 | $12,078 |
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,415 | $7,607 | $1,590 | $11,787 | $13,882 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,415 for in-state students and $7,607 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lamar State College-Orange requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,824 and Alvin Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,330 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jacinto College-North Campus | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| Alvin Community College | $2,834 | $4,010 | $3,058 | $4,330 |
| Lamar State College-Orange | $2,832 | $13,824 | $2,832 | $13,824 |
| Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $3,402 | $8,235 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,062 | $5,886 | $4,326 | $6,294 |
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,274 | $7,399 | $3,415 | $7,607 |
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 College-North Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alvin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lamar State College-Orange | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tarrant County College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwest Texas Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cedar Valley 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 $11,787 when a student lives on campus and $13,882 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jacinto College-North Campus | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| Alvin Community College | - | - | $8,174 | $5,106 | - |
| Lamar State College-Orange | - | - | $3,500 | $2,050 | - |
| Tarrant County College District | - | - | $10,116 | $5,117 | - |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $6,000 | $5,787 | $6,291 | $5,787 | - |
| Cedar Valley College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $6,000 | $5,787 | $9,410 | $4,472 | - |