Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,153 when living on campus and $25,986 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,031 when living on campus and $34,865 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 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $1,202 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $9,577 | $23,449 | - | - | - |
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,434 | $17,312 | $1,717 | $15,002 | $15,835 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,434 for in-state students and $17,312 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stephen F Austin State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,680 and Lone Star College System has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,700 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 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $22,840 | $10,600 | $20,680 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $8,693 | $22,277 | $9,577 | $23,449 |
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,948 | $17,182 | $8,434 | $17,312 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,046 for state residents and $14,081 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.99% 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,439.
| 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 |
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,777 | $7,433 | $14,993 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $4,464 | $13,448 | $4,464 | $13,664 |
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,046 | $13,943 | $6,046 | $14,081 |
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 $15,002 when a student lives on campus and $15,835 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 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,142 | $3,860 | - |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,802 | $4,033 | - |