Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,366 when living on campus and $25,444 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,897 when living on campus and $31,975 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Odessa College | $3,912 | $4,806 | $450 | $9,975 | $17,974 |
Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
Sul Ross State University | $7,592 | $17,384 | $1,490 | $15,834 | $15,248 |
Tarleton State University | $7,878 | $17,958 | $1,560 | $14,662 | $17,148 |
Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $2,190 | $16,578 | $22,068 |
Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $6,425 | $12,956 | $1,414 | $14,527 | $17,605 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,425 for in-state students and $12,956 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,020 and Odessa College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,806 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Odessa College | $3,672 | $4,566 | $3,912 | $4,806 |
Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
Sul Ross State University | $7,649 | $17,441 | $7,592 | $17,384 |
Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $3,514 | $5,614 |
Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $6,329 | $12,803 | $6,425 | $12,956 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,704 for state residents and $15,120 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.41% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,109 and Tarleton State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,916.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Odessa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
Sul Ross State University | $6,546 | $13,890 | $6,661 | $14,005 |
Tarleton State University | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
Collin County Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $7,560 | $14,910 | $7,704 | $15,120 |
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 $14,527 when a student lives on campus and $17,605 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Odessa College | $6,800 | $3,175 | $14,701 | $3,273 | - |
Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
Sul Ross State University | $10,330 | $5,504 | $9,744 | $5,504 | - |
Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
Collin County Community College District | $9,720 | $6,858 | $15,210 | $6,858 | - |
Texas Tech University System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $9,883 | $4,644 | $12,941 | $4,663 | - |