Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,244 when living on campus and $25,294 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,677 when living on campus and $28,728 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 | ||
| Houston Community College | $4,344 | $5,460 | $2,250 | - | $13,630 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $2,190 | $16,578 | $22,068 |
| Texas State Technical College | $7,192 | $11,842 | $1,464 | $14,779 | $18,680 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Average | $5,774 | $9,208 | $1,791 | $15,679 | $17,729 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,774 for in-state students and $9,208 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Palo Alto College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and Houston Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,460 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Houston Community College | $4,344 | $5,460 | $4,344 | $5,460 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $3,514 | $5,614 |
| Texas State Technical College | $6,969 | $11,094 | $7,192 | $11,842 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Average | $5,341 | $8,579 | $5,774 | $9,208 |
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 | |
| Houston Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Collin County Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas State Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palo Alto College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $15,679 when a student lives on campus and $17,729 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Houston Community College | - | - | $9,330 | $4,300 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| Collin County Community College District | $9,720 | $6,858 | $15,210 | $6,858 | - |
| Texas State Technical College | $9,435 | $5,344 | $12,800 | $5,880 | - |
| Palo Alto College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Average | $9,578 | $6,101 | $12,290 | $5,439 | - |