Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,453 when living on campus and $21,297 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,209 when living on campus and $23,054 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $2,046 | $13,570 | $15,443 |
College of the Mainland | $2,973 | $3,873 | $2,000 | - | $8,648 |
Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
West Texas A & M University | $9,101 | $10,996 | $1,200 | $14,303 | $13,436 |
Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $5,568 | $7,324 | $1,949 | $13,937 | $13,781 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,568 for in-state students and $7,324 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 8.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Texas A & M University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,996 and College of the Mainland has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,873 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $3,266 | $5,726 |
College of the Mainland | $2,973 | $3,873 | $2,973 | $3,873 |
Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
West Texas A & M University | $9,101 | $10,996 | $9,101 | $10,996 |
Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $5,119 | $6,763 | $5,568 | $7,324 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,284 for state residents and $8,574 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, West Texas A & M University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $6,378 and West Texas A & M University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,378.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Galveston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
College of the Mainland | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
West Texas A & M University | $7,284 | $8,574 | $7,284 | $8,574 |
Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $7,284 | $8,574 | $7,284 | $8,574 |
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 $13,937 when a student lives on campus and $13,781 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Galveston College | $8,512 | $5,058 | $10,385 | $5,058 | - |
College of the Mainland | - | - | $6,056 | $2,592 | - |
Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
West Texas A & M University | $9,449 | $4,854 | $8,582 | $4,854 | - |
Texas A & M University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
The University of Texas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $8,981 | $4,956 | $9,406 | $4,375 | - |