Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,798 when living on campus and $23,717 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,397 when living on campus and $32,316 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 | ||
| Del Mar College | $4,940 | $6,050 | $1,400 | - | $12,033 |
| Trinity Valley Community College | $4,920 | $5,970 | $1,775 | $12,985 | $12,857 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $1,571 | $14,928 | $13,483 |
| Texas State University | $11,450 | $23,210 | $740 | $16,440 | $16,440 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,603 | $24,103 | - | - | - |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,642 | $17,241 | $1,372 | $14,784 | $13,703 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,642 for in-state students and $17,241 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Prairie View A & M University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,874 and Trinity Valley Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,970 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Del Mar College | $4,880 | $5,990 | $4,940 | $6,050 |
| Trinity Valley Community College | $4,920 | $5,970 | $4,920 | $5,970 |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $11,299 | $26,874 |
| Texas State University | $11,135 | $22,559 | $11,450 | $23,210 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,713 | $24,213 | $10,603 | $24,103 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,589 | $17,121 | $8,642 | $17,241 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,143 for state residents and $17,673 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,547 and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,977.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Del Mar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Trinity Valley Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Prairie View A & M University | $7,993 | $17,378 | $7,993 | $17,378 |
| Texas State University | $9,060 | $17,220 | $9,901 | $18,301 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,675 | $20,653 | $9,534 | $17,340 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,243 | $18,417 | $9,143 | $17,673 |
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 $14,784 when a student lives on campus and $13,703 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Del Mar College | - | - | $8,505 | $3,528 | - |
| Trinity Valley Community College | $7,534 | $5,451 | $7,406 | $5,451 | - |
| Prairie View A & M University | $10,317 | $4,611 | $8,872 | $4,611 | - |
| Texas State University | $12,270 | $4,170 | $12,480 | $3,960 | - |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,040 | $4,744 | $9,316 | $4,388 | - |