Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,509 when living on campus and $24,696 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,678 when living on campus and $30,865 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 |
| Grayson College | $4,230 | $5,850 | $1,725 | $10,453 | $21,660 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,627 | $16,419 | $1,400 | - | $14,908 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| Average | $6,793 | $12,962 | $1,345 | $12,371 | $16,558 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,793 for in-state students and $12,962 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas Tech University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,451 and Grayson College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,850 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 |
| Grayson College | $4,132 | $5,692 | $4,230 | $5,850 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $7,363 | $17,155 | $6,627 | $16,419 |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| Average | $6,835 | $12,933 | $6,793 | $12,962 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,238 for state residents and $15,934 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas Tech University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,356 and Texas A&M University-Central Texas has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,902.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dallas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grayson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,242 | $13,604 | $6,242 | $13,586 |
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| Average | $8,142 | $15,771 | $8,238 | $15,934 |
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 $12,371 when a student lives on campus and $16,558 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 | - |
| Grayson College | $7,470 | $2,983 | $17,334 | $4,326 | - |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | - | - | $11,664 | $3,244 | - |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| Average | $8,913 | $3,459 | $12,919 | $3,639 | - |