Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,366 when living on campus and $18,232 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,219 when living on campus and $21,085 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 | ||
| Amarillo College | $3,168 | $4,704 | $1,854 | - | $11,759 |
| Howard College | $4,626 | $6,076 | $1,690 | $10,465 | $13,446 |
| Lee College | $3,882 | $4,302 | $1,502 | - | $11,242 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $1,600 | $10,362 | $11,588 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf | $4,626 | $14,046 | $1,690 | $10,464 | $13,446 |
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,268 | $7,122 | $1,667 | $10,430 | $12,296 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,268 for in-state students and $7,122 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwest College for the Deaf requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,046 and Lee College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,302 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Amarillo College | $3,168 | $4,704 | $3,168 | $4,704 |
| Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| Lee College | $3,882 | $4,302 | $3,882 | $4,302 |
| Vernon College | $5,040 | $6,480 | $5,040 | $6,480 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf | $4,580 | $14,000 | $4,626 | $14,046 |
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,250 | $7,103 | $4,268 | $7,122 |
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 | |
| Amarillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lee College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Vernon College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwest College for the Deaf | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | 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 $10,430 when a student lives on campus and $12,296 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Amarillo College | - | - | $7,310 | $4,449 | - |
| Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Lee College | - | - | $6,018 | $5,224 | - |
| Vernon College | $6,138 | $4,224 | $7,364 | $4,224 | - |
| Southwest College for the Deaf | $5,837 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Alamo Community College District Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,938 | $4,493 | $6,882 | $5,415 | - |