Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,731 when living on campus and $25,290 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,952 when living on campus and $31,511 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 | ||
| Austin Community College District | $8,580 | $10,590 | $1,200 | - | $23,648 |
| Del Mar College | $4,940 | $6,050 | $1,400 | - | $12,033 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,746 | $21,330 | $1,026 | $15,604 | $18,314 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,627 | $16,419 | $1,400 | - | $14,908 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $1,202 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| Average | $7,249 | $13,470 | $1,205 | $15,277 | $16,836 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,249 for in-state students and $13,470 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Clear Lake requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,330 and Tyler Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,752 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Community College District | $8,580 | $10,590 | $8,580 | $10,590 |
| Del Mar College | $4,880 | $5,990 | $4,940 | $6,050 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,698 | $20,994 | $7,746 | $21,330 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $7,363 | $17,155 | $6,627 | $16,419 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $22,840 | $10,600 | $20,680 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| Average | $7,164 | $13,668 | $7,249 | $13,470 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,714 for state residents and $15,886 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Clear Lake requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,532 and Stephen F Austin State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,822.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Del Mar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $9,594 | $18,990 | $9,468 | $19,080 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,242 | $13,604 | $6,242 | $13,586 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,777 | $7,433 | $14,993 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,756 | $15,790 | $7,714 | $15,886 |
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 $15,277 when a student lives on campus and $16,836 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Austin Community College District | - | - | $18,240 | $5,408 | - |
| Del Mar College | - | - | $8,505 | $3,528 | - |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $11,014 | $4,590 | $13,724 | $4,590 | - |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | - | - | $11,664 | $3,244 | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,142 | $3,860 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| Average | $10,538 | $4,739 | $12,117 | $4,720 | - |