Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $18,829 when living on campus and $21,698 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,654 when living on campus and $23,523 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 | ||
| Alvin Community College | $3,058 | $4,330 | $2,043 | - | $13,280 |
| Del Mar College | $4,940 | $6,050 | $1,400 | - | $12,033 |
| Frank Phillips College | $4,612 | $4,882 | $1,500 | $9,774 | $16,589 |
| Texas State Technical College | $7,192 | $11,842 | $1,464 | $14,779 | $18,680 |
| Eastfield College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,951 | $6,776 | $1,602 | $12,277 | $15,146 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,951 for in-state students and $6,776 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas State Technical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,842 and Alvin Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,330 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Alvin Community College | $2,834 | $4,010 | $3,058 | $4,330 |
| Del Mar College | $4,880 | $5,990 | $4,940 | $6,050 |
| Frank Phillips College | $4,612 | $4,882 | $4,612 | $4,882 |
| Texas State Technical College | $6,969 | $11,094 | $7,192 | $11,842 |
| Eastfield College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,824 | $6,494 | $4,951 | $6,776 |
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 | |
| Alvin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Del Mar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Frank Phillips College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas State Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastfield 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 $12,277 when a student lives on campus and $15,146 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Alvin Community College | - | - | $8,174 | $5,106 | - |
| Del Mar College | - | - | $8,505 | $3,528 | - |
| Frank Phillips College | $4,974 | $4,800 | $11,789 | $4,800 | - |
| Texas State Technical College | $9,435 | $5,344 | $12,800 | $5,880 | - |
| Eastfield College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,205 | $5,072 | $10,317 | $4,829 | - |