Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,044 when living on campus and $24,411 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,388 when living on campus and $28,755 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 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| Weatherford College | $7,110 | $9,630 | $1,800 | $10,332 | $13,953 |
| Average | $7,518 | $11,862 | $1,326 | $13,199 | $15,567 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,518 for in-state students and $11,862 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.84% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,020 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 |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| Weatherford College | $6,300 | $8,610 | $7,110 | $9,630 |
| Average | $7,040 | $11,315 | $7,518 | $11,862 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,222 for state residents and $13,508 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lamar University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,815 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 | |
| Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Weatherford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,988 | $13,274 | $8,222 | $13,508 |
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 $13,199 when a student lives on campus and $15,567 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 | - |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| Weatherford College | $7,770 | $2,562 | $7,695 | $6,258 | - |
| Average | $9,243 | $3,956 | $10,641 | $4,926 | - |