Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,276 when living on campus and $26,240 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,080 when living on campus and $37,044 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 | ||
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,746 | $21,330 | $1,026 | $15,604 | $18,314 |
| University of Houston | $9,711 | $22,191 | $1,556 | $15,467 | $16,835 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| 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 |
| Average | $9,050 | $19,854 | $1,172 | $15,053 | $16,017 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,050 for in-state students and $19,854 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-Kingsville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,106 and Midwestern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,260 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,698 | $20,994 | $7,746 | $21,330 |
| University of Houston | $9,699 | $21,891 | $9,711 | $22,191 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| 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 |
| Average | $8,943 | $19,560 | $9,050 | $19,854 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,821 for state residents and $14,999 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,083 and Midwestern State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,416.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $9,594 | $18,990 | $9,468 | $19,080 |
| University of Houston | $9,727 | $18,871 | $9,749 | $19,109 |
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| 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 |
| Average | $7,782 | $14,830 | $7,821 | $14,999 |
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 $15,053 when a student lives on campus and $16,017 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $11,014 | $4,590 | $13,724 | $4,590 | - |
| University of Houston | $10,830 | $4,637 | $11,022 | $5,813 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Average | $10,647 | $4,406 | $11,269 | $4,748 | - |