Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,654 when living on campus and $26,100 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,149 when living on campus and $35,595 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 | ||
| Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $1,800 | - | $11,919 |
| 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 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $13,099 | $40,328 | $900 | $19,508 | $18,134 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $9,744 | $25,512 | $1,646 | $14,526 | $16,972 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| Average | $7,280 | $16,775 | $1,394 | $15,980 | $17,426 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,280 for in-state students and $16,775 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-College Station requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,328 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 | |
| Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $4,500 | $5,748 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $12,605 | $40,139 | $13,099 | $40,328 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $9,544 | $24,952 | $9,744 | $25,512 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| Average | $6,934 | $16,327 | $7,280 | $16,775 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,585 for state residents and $18,589 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-College Station requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,882 and Tarleton State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,916.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Laredo 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 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $10,687 | $23,395 | $11,093 | $24,090 |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $7,166 | $16,621 | $7,166 | $16,621 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,440 | $18,282 | $8,585 | $18,589 |
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 $15,980 when a student lives on campus and $17,426 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Laredo College | - | - | $6,071 | $5,848 | - |
| San Jacinto Community College | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
| Texas A & M University-College Station | $13,154 | $6,354 | $11,780 | $6,354 | - |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $10,864 | $3,662 | $12,452 | $4,520 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| Average | $11,081 | $4,900 | $12,005 | $5,421 | - |