Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,431 when living on campus and $25,447 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,591 when living on campus and $33,607 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,748 | $21,033 | $1,248 | $16,279 | $16,285 |
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 |
Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $7,999 | $16,159 | $1,612 | $15,821 | $15,836 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,999 for in-state students and $16,159 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,033 and Lone Star College System has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,700 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,748 | $20,745 | $9,748 | $21,033 |
Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $8,690 | $18,482 |
Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $7,363 | $17,155 | $6,627 | $16,419 |
Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $7,734 | $15,710 | $7,999 | $16,159 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,354 for state residents and $15,189 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lamar University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,815 and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,715.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $7,179 | $15,995 | $7,179 | $15,995 |
Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,242 | $13,604 | $6,242 | $13,586 |
Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $7,277 | $15,118 | $7,354 | $15,189 |
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 $15,821 when a student lives on campus and $15,836 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $12,869 | $3,410 | $12,321 | $3,964 | - |
Lamar University | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,266 | $5,290 | - |
Texas A&M University-Central Texas | - | - | $11,664 | $3,244 | - |
Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
University of North Texas System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $11,571 | $4,250 | $11,463 | $4,374 | - |