Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,853 when living on campus and $20,873 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,750 when living on campus and $24,770 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 | ||
| Del Mar College | $4,940 | $6,050 | $1,400 | - | $12,033 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $1,250 | $15,362 | $14,556 |
| College of the Mainland | $2,973 | $3,873 | $2,000 | - | $8,648 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| San Antonio College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| Average | $5,941 | $9,838 | $1,550 | $15,362 | $13,382 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,941 for in-state students and $9,838 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lamar University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,482 and College of the Mainland has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,873 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Del Mar College | $4,880 | $5,990 | $4,940 | $6,050 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| College of the Mainland | $2,973 | $3,873 | $2,973 | $3,873 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| San Antonio College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| Average | $5,492 | $9,429 | $5,941 | $9,838 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,642 for state residents and $15,986 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lamar University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,815 and Lamar University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,815.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Del Mar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
| College of the Mainland | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Antonio College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
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 $15,362 when a student lives on campus and $13,382 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Del Mar College | - | - | $8,505 | $3,528 | - |
| Lamar University | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,266 | $5,290 | - |
| College of the Mainland | - | - | $6,056 | $2,592 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| San Antonio College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| Average | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,388 | $3,994 | - |