Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,128 when living on campus and $22,986 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,312 when living on campus and $27,170 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 | ||
| Dallas College | $4,050 | $6,000 | $440 | - | $14,247 |
| Trinity Valley Community College | $4,920 | $5,970 | $1,775 | $12,985 | $12,857 |
| University of Houston-Victoria | $7,499 | $17,291 | $1,158 | $14,094 | $14,586 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| Average | $6,272 | $10,456 | $1,384 | $14,472 | $15,331 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,272 for in-state students and $10,456 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,020 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 | |
| Dallas College | $4,050 | $6,000 | $4,050 | $6,000 |
| Trinity Valley Community College | $4,920 | $5,970 | $4,920 | $5,970 |
| University of Houston-Victoria | $7,499 | $17,291 | $7,499 | $17,291 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| Average | $5,738 | $9,818 | $6,272 | $10,456 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,635 for state residents and $15,917 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Victoria requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,838 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 | |
| Dallas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Trinity Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Houston-Victoria | $8,315 | $15,535 | $8,315 | $15,535 |
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,491 | $15,773 | $8,635 | $15,917 |
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 $14,472 when a student lives on campus and $15,331 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Dallas College | - | - | $10,836 | $3,411 | - |
| Trinity Valley Community College | $7,534 | $5,451 | $7,406 | $5,451 | - |
| University of Houston-Victoria | $10,494 | $3,600 | $10,382 | $4,204 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| Average | $9,802 | $4,671 | $10,395 | $4,936 | - |