Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,151 when living on campus and $23,265 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,787 when living on campus and $25,900 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 | ||
| Amarillo College | $3,168 | $4,704 | $1,854 | - | $11,759 |
| Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $2,046 | $13,570 | $15,443 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| Texas State Technical College | $7,192 | $11,842 | $1,464 | $14,779 | $18,680 |
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,271 | $6,906 | $1,706 | $14,175 | $17,288 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,271 for in-state students and $6,906 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas State Technical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,842 and Amarillo College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,704 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Amarillo College | $3,168 | $4,704 | $3,168 | $4,704 |
| Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $3,266 | $5,726 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| Texas State Technical College | $6,969 | $11,094 | $7,192 | $11,842 |
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,161 | $6,641 | $4,271 | $6,906 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Amarillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Galveston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jacinto Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas State Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $14,175 when a student lives on campus and $17,288 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Amarillo College | - | - | $7,310 | $4,449 | - |
| Galveston College | $8,512 | $5,058 | $10,385 | $5,058 | - |
| San Jacinto Community College | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| Texas State Technical College | $9,435 | $5,344 | $12,800 | $5,880 | - |
| Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,974 | $5,201 | $12,367 | $4,922 | - |