Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,267 when living on campus and $22,869 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,614 when living on campus and $26,215 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 |
| Ranger College | $6,525 | $8,775 | $1,800 | $8,714 | $12,655 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Eastfield College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,268 | $8,615 | $1,285 | $8,714 | $16,315 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,268 for in-state students and $8,615 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.64% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwest Vista College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and San Jacinto College-South Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,352 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 |
| Ranger College | $6,250 | $8,350 | $6,525 | $8,775 |
| Northwest Vista College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Eastfield College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,108 | $8,393 | $5,268 | $8,615 |
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. | |||
| Ranger College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Vista College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastfield College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| 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 $8,714 when a student lives on campus and $16,315 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 | - |
| Ranger College | $4,964 | $3,750 | $8,450 | $4,205 | - |
| Northwest Vista College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Eastfield College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $4,964 | $3,750 | $11,675 | $4,640 | - |