Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,569 when living on campus and $25,697 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,116 when living on campus and $34,244 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 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,627 | $16,419 | $1,400 | - | $14,908 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Texas State University | $11,450 | $23,210 | $740 | $16,440 | $16,440 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $11,728 | $29,660 | $1,150 | $15,898 | $17,454 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| Average | $8,045 | $16,592 | $1,244 | $14,280 | $16,408 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,045 for in-state students and $16,592 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Arlington requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,660 and Tyler Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,752 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 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $7,363 | $17,155 | $6,627 | $16,419 |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Texas State University | $11,135 | $22,559 | $11,450 | $23,210 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $11,727 | $29,299 | $11,728 | $29,660 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| Average | $7,905 | $16,303 | $8,045 | $16,592 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,910 for state residents and $18,305 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Arlington requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,507 and Texas A&M University-Central Texas has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,902.
| 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 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,242 | $13,604 | $6,242 | $13,586 |
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas State University | $9,060 | $17,220 | $9,901 | $18,301 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $10,853 | $24,005 | $10,853 | $25,345 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,642 | $17,646 | $8,910 | $18,305 |
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 $14,280 when a student lives on campus and $16,408 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 | - |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | - | - | $11,664 | $3,244 | - |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Texas State University | $12,270 | $4,170 | $12,480 | $3,960 | - |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $10,582 | $5,316 | $12,138 | $5,316 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| Average | $9,716 | $4,564 | $11,746 | $4,662 | - |