Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,057 when living on campus and $24,517 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,288 when living on campus and $33,748 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 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,746 | $21,330 | $1,026 | $15,604 | $18,314 |
| Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $1,800 | - | $11,919 |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,592 | $17,384 | $1,490 | $15,834 | $15,248 |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $9,892 | $26,106 | $1,190 | $14,145 | $15,472 |
| Texas Southern University | $9,173 | $21,773 | $1,654 | $16,942 | $21,348 |
| Average | $7,159 | $16,390 | $1,267 | $15,631 | $16,091 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,159 for in-state students and $16,390 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-Kingsville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,106 and Laredo College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,748 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 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,698 | $20,994 | $7,746 | $21,330 |
| Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $4,500 | $5,748 |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,649 | $17,441 | $7,592 | $17,384 |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $9,892 | $25,746 | $9,892 | $26,106 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,637 | $21,413 | $9,173 | $21,773 |
| Average | $7,071 | $16,224 | $7,159 | $16,390 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,654 for state residents and $15,843 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston-Clear Lake requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,532 and Texas A & M University-Kingsville has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,968.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dallas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $9,594 | $18,990 | $9,468 | $19,080 |
| Laredo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sul Ross State University | $6,546 | $13,890 | $6,661 | $14,005 |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $6,157 | $14,344 | $6,157 | $14,560 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,328 | $15,488 | $8,328 | $15,728 |
| Average | $7,656 | $15,678 | $7,654 | $15,843 |
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 $15,631 when a student lives on campus and $16,091 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 | - |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $11,014 | $4,590 | $13,724 | $4,590 | - |
| Laredo College | - | - | $6,071 | $5,848 | - |
| Sul Ross State University | $10,330 | $5,504 | $9,744 | $5,504 | - |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $10,823 | $3,322 | $11,613 | $3,859 | - |
| Texas Southern University | $10,914 | $6,028 | $15,320 | $6,028 | - |
| Average | $10,770 | $4,861 | $11,218 | $4,873 | - |