Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,519 when living on campus and $22,325 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,579 when living on campus and $25,385 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 | ||
| San Jacinto College-South Campus | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| McLennan Community College | $4,200 | $5,910 | $1,380 | - | $12,663 |
| Panola College | $3,960 | $5,064 | $1,500 | $13,682 | $13,344 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,627 | $7,687 | $1,210 | $13,682 | $16,488 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,627 for in-state students and $7,687 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.09% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwest Vista College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and Panola College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,064 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jacinto College-South Campus | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| McLennan Community College | $4,200 | $5,910 | $4,200 | $5,910 |
| Panola College | $3,840 | $4,896 | $3,960 | $5,064 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,506 | $7,530 | $4,627 | $7,687 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| San Jacinto College-South Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| McLennan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Panola College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Vista College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $13,682 when a student lives on campus and $16,488 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| San Jacinto College-South Campus | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| McLennan Community College | - | - | $7,767 | $4,896 | - |
| Panola College | $6,860 | $6,822 | $6,522 | $6,822 | - |
| Northwest Vista College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Cedar Valley College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $6,860 | $6,822 | $11,193 | $5,295 | - |