Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,972 when living on campus and $26,438 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,197 when living on campus and $36,664 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 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,603 | $24,103 | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $10,904 | $23,212 | $1,684 | $16,178 | $16,300 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $9,548 | $23,124 | $1,200 | $15,064 | $17,052 |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,598 | $19,824 | $1,221 | $15,153 | $15,619 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,598 for in-state students and $19,824 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.83% 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 Midwestern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,260 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 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,713 | $24,213 | $10,603 | $24,103 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $9,234 | $21,474 | $10,904 | $23,212 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $9,272 | $22,764 | $9,548 | $23,124 |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,272 | $19,466 | $9,598 | $19,824 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,238 for state residents and $13,720 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,977 and Midwestern State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,416.
| 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 |
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,675 | $20,653 | $9,534 | $17,340 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $6,727 | $14,071 | $6,906 | $14,250 |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $6,438 | $14,971 | $6,438 | $15,187 |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,394 | $14,271 | $7,238 | $13,720 |
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 $15,153 when a student lives on campus and $15,619 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 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | - | - | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $12,780 | $3,398 | $11,836 | $4,464 | - |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $10,760 | $4,304 | $11,472 | $5,580 | - |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,260 | $3,893 | $11,303 | $4,316 | - |