Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,811 when living on campus and $25,547 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,360 when living on campus and $31,096 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 | ||
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,627 | $16,419 | $1,400 | - | $14,908 |
| San Antonio College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,878 | $17,958 | $1,560 | $14,662 | $17,148 |
| West Texas A & M University | $9,101 | $10,996 | $1,200 | $14,303 | $13,436 |
| Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $2,190 | $16,578 | $22,068 |
| Average | $6,245 | $11,794 | $1,385 | $15,181 | $17,917 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,245 for in-state students and $11,794 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tarleton State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,958 and San Jacinto Community College 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 | |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $7,363 | $17,155 | $6,627 | $16,419 |
| San Antonio College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
| West Texas A & M University | $9,101 | $10,996 | $9,101 | $10,996 |
| Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $3,514 | $5,614 |
| Average | $6,301 | $11,786 | $6,245 | $11,794 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,008 for state residents and $12,406 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.57% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A&M University-Central Texas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,902 and West Texas A & M University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,378.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,242 | $13,604 | $6,242 | $13,586 |
| San Antonio College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jacinto Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tarleton State University | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
| West Texas A & M University | $7,284 | $8,574 | $7,284 | $8,574 |
| Collin County Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,998 | $12,336 | $7,008 | $12,406 |
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 $15,181 when a student lives on campus and $17,917 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | - | - | $11,664 | $3,244 | - |
| San Antonio College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| San Jacinto Community College | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
| West Texas A & M University | $9,449 | $4,854 | $8,582 | $4,854 | - |
| Collin County Community College District | $9,720 | $6,858 | $15,210 | $6,858 | - |
| Average | $10,005 | $5,176 | $13,212 | $4,705 | - |