Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,433 when living on campus and $20,082 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,162 when living on campus and $22,811 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 |
| Hill College | $4,320 | $4,720 | $2,000 | $7,875 | $13,399 |
| Howard College | $4,626 | $6,076 | $1,690 | $10,465 | $13,446 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Dallas County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,752 | $7,481 | $1,511 | $9,170 | $13,819 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,752 for in-state students and $7,481 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwest Vista College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 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 |
| Hill College | $3,462 | $4,462 | $4,320 | $4,720 |
| Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Dallas County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,488 | $7,367 | $4,752 | $7,481 |
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. | |||
| Hill College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Vista College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dallas County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $9,170 when a student lives on campus and $13,819 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 | - |
| Hill College | $4,200 | $3,675 | $7,924 | $5,475 | - |
| Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Northwest Vista College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Dallas County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,019 | $4,151 | $8,401 | $5,418 | - |