Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $16,942 when living on campus and $19,691 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,121 when living on campus and $21,869 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 | ||
Alvin Community College | $3,058 | $4,330 | $2,043 | - | $13,280 |
Howard College | $4,626 | $6,076 | $1,690 | $10,465 | $13,446 |
Lamar State College-Port Arthur | $1,770 | $8,070 | $1,500 | - | $15,617 |
Panola College | $3,960 | $5,064 | $1,500 | $13,682 | $13,344 |
Paris Junior College | $4,050 | $5,580 | $1,500 | $11,004 | $13,218 |
Texarkana College | $3,916 | $5,332 | $1,736 | - | $17,890 |
Average | $3,563 | $5,742 | $1,662 | $11,717 | $14,466 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,563 for in-state students and $5,742 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lamar State College-Port Arthur requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $8,070 and Alvin Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,330 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Alvin Community College | $2,834 | $4,010 | $3,058 | $4,330 |
Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
Lamar State College-Port Arthur | $1,770 | $7,890 | $1,770 | $8,070 |
Panola College | $3,840 | $4,896 | $3,960 | $5,064 |
Paris Junior College | $4,020 | $5,520 | $4,050 | $5,580 |
Texarkana College | $3,916 | $5,332 | $3,916 | $5,332 |
Average | $3,493 | $5,613 | $3,563 | $5,742 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Alvin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Howard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lamar State College-Port Arthur | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Panola College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Paris Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Texarkana College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
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 $11,717 when a student lives on campus and $14,466 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) | |
Alvin Community College | - | - | $8,174 | $5,106 | - |
Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
Lamar State College-Port Arthur | - | - | $10,977 | $4,640 | - |
Panola College | $6,860 | $6,822 | $6,522 | $6,822 | - |
Paris Junior College | $5,901 | $5,103 | $8,115 | $5,103 | - |
Texarkana College | - | - | $12,286 | $5,604 | - |
Average | $6,200 | $5,517 | $8,822 | $5,644 | - |