Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,804 when living on campus and $24,777 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,519 when living on campus and $29,492 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 | ||
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $10,904 | $23,212 | $1,684 | $16,178 | $16,300 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| Average | $6,430 | $11,144 | $1,508 | $13,866 | $16,839 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,430 for in-state students and $11,144 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas Permian Basin requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,212 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 | |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $9,234 | $21,474 | $10,904 | $23,212 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| Average | $5,746 | $10,514 | $6,430 | $11,144 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,930 for state residents and $15,274 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,109 and The University of Texas Permian Basin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,292.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| San Jacinto Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $6,727 | $14,071 | $6,906 | $14,250 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,697 | $15,041 | $7,930 | $15,274 |
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 $13,866 when a student lives on campus and $16,839 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| San Jacinto Community College | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $12,780 | $3,398 | $11,836 | $4,464 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| Average | $9,990 | $3,877 | $12,640 | $4,199 | - |