Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,244 when living on campus and $21,293 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,318 when living on campus and $27,367 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 | ||
| College of the Mainland | $2,973 | $3,873 | $2,000 | - | $8,648 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| San Antonio College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,364 | $12,438 | $1,293 | $15,586 | $13,635 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,364 for in-state students and $12,438 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,020 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 | |
| College of the Mainland | $2,973 | $3,873 | $2,973 | $3,873 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| San Antonio College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,225 | $12,299 | $6,364 | $12,438 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,954 for state residents and $16,298 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,109 and Sam Houston State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,109.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of the Mainland | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| San Antonio College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
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 $15,586 when a student lives on campus and $13,635 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of the Mainland | - | - | $6,056 | $2,592 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| San Antonio College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| The University of Texas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of North Texas System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,720 | $3,866 | $9,763 | $3,873 | - |