Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,187 when living on campus and $21,253 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,618 when living on campus and $24,685 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 | ||
| Blinn College District | $6,350 | $11,030 | $1,365 | $16,909 | $17,623 |
| Howard College | $4,626 | $6,076 | $1,690 | $10,465 | $13,446 |
| Paris Junior College | $4,050 | $5,580 | $1,500 | $11,004 | $13,218 |
| Northeast Lakeview College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,326 | $6,294 | $1,929 | $11,787 | $12,078 |
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,249 | $8,680 | $1,397 | $12,541 | $14,607 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,249 for in-state students and $8,680 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northeast Lakeview College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and Paris Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,580 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Blinn College District | $6,230 | $10,940 | $6,350 | $11,030 |
| Howard College | $4,580 | $6,030 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| Paris Junior College | $4,020 | $5,520 | $4,050 | $5,580 |
| Northeast Lakeview College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,062 | $5,886 | $4,326 | $6,294 |
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,127 | $8,530 | $5,249 | $8,680 |
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 | |
| Blinn College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Paris Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northeast Lakeview College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwest Texas Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Richland 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 $12,541 when a student lives on campus and $14,607 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Blinn College District | $10,800 | $6,109 | $11,514 | $6,109 | - |
| Howard College | $5,838 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Paris Junior College | $5,901 | $5,103 | $8,115 | $5,103 | - |
| Northeast Lakeview College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $6,000 | $5,787 | $6,291 | $5,787 | - |
| Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $7,135 | $5,407 | $8,858 | $5,749 | - |