Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,677 when living on campus and $27,274 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,107 when living on campus and $42,704 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 | ||
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $1,250 | $15,362 | $14,556 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $1,202 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $14,516 | $40,934 | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,269 | $26,699 | $1,226 | $15,182 | $14,779 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,269 for in-state students and $26,699 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,847 and Lamar University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,482 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $22,840 | $10,600 | $20,680 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $12,693 | $37,872 | $14,516 | $40,934 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,661 | $26,398 | $11,269 | $26,699 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,006 for state residents and $22,232 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $33,701 and Stephen F Austin State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,822.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,777 | $7,433 | $14,993 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $10,409 | $38,158 | $10,942 | $35,716 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,751 | $22,897 | $9,006 | $22,232 |
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 $15,182 when a student lives on campus and $14,779 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lamar University | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,266 | $5,290 | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,142 | $3,860 | - |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | - | - | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of North Texas System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,707 | $4,475 | $10,204 | $4,575 | - |