Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,454 when living on campus and $23,390 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,465 when living on campus and $26,401 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 | ||
| Brazosport College | $3,286 | $4,711 | $1,200 | - | $14,630 |
| Grayson College | $4,230 | $5,850 | $1,725 | $10,453 | $21,660 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| Odessa College | $3,912 | $4,806 | $450 | $9,975 | $17,974 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,878 | $17,958 | $1,560 | $14,662 | $17,148 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| Average | $5,243 | $8,254 | $1,514 | $11,697 | $16,633 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,243 for in-state students and $8,254 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tarleton State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,958 and Brazosport College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,711 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Brazosport College | $3,314 | $4,748 | $3,286 | $4,711 |
| Grayson College | $4,132 | $5,692 | $4,230 | $5,850 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| Odessa College | $3,672 | $4,566 | $3,912 | $4,806 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| Average | $4,772 | $7,767 | $5,243 | $8,254 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,497 for state residents and $15,057 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.54% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tarleton State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $11,916 and Tarleton State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,916.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Brazosport College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grayson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Odessa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tarleton State University | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
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 $11,697 when a student lives on campus and $16,633 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Brazosport College | - | - | $9,901 | $4,729 | - |
| Grayson College | $7,470 | $2,983 | $17,334 | $4,326 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| Odessa College | $6,800 | $3,175 | $14,701 | $3,273 | - |
| Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| Average | $8,372 | $3,325 | $12,709 | $3,923 | - |