Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,220 when living on campus and $27,939 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,145 when living on campus and $35,864 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-Downtown | $7,708 | $17,788 | $1,296 | - | $17,592 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| University of North Texas | $11,164 | $21,244 | $1,120 | $14,703 | $16,198 |
| Texas State University | $11,450 | $23,210 | $740 | $16,440 | $16,440 |
| Texas Southern University | $9,173 | $21,773 | $1,654 | $16,942 | $21,348 |
| Average | $8,533 | $16,458 | $1,548 | $14,140 | $17,859 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,533 for in-state students and $16,458 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,210 and Midland College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,030 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $7,450 | $17,266 | $7,708 | $17,788 |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| University of North Texas | $11,140 | $20,932 | $11,164 | $21,244 |
| Texas State University | $11,135 | $22,559 | $11,450 | $23,210 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,637 | $21,413 | $9,173 | $21,773 |
| Average | $8,025 | $15,751 | $8,533 | $16,458 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,205 for state residents and $16,710 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.99% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,547 and Texas Southern University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,258.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $9,529 | $15,973 | $9,529 | $16,189 |
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of North Texas | $8,252 | $15,596 | $9,062 | $16,622 |
| Texas State University | $9,060 | $17,220 | $9,901 | $18,301 |
| Texas Southern University | $8,328 | $15,488 | $8,328 | $15,728 |
| Average | $8,792 | $16,069 | $9,205 | $16,710 |
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 $14,140 when a student lives on campus and $17,859 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-Downtown | - | - | $9,882 | $7,710 | - |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| University of North Texas | $10,805 | $3,898 | $10,680 | $5,518 | - |
| Texas State University | $12,270 | $4,170 | $12,480 | $3,960 | - |
| Texas Southern University | $10,914 | $6,028 | $15,320 | $6,028 | - |
| Average | $9,997 | $4,143 | $12,744 | $5,115 | - |