Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,886 when living on campus and $23,014 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $20,962 when living on campus and $28,090 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 | ||
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | $1,770 | $8,070 | $1,500 | - | $15,617 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| Ranger College | $6,525 | $8,775 | $1,800 | $8,714 | $12,655 |
| San Antonio College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,892 | $14,422 | $500 | - | $16,672 |
| Average | $5,802 | $10,878 | $1,370 | $8,714 | $15,842 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,802 for in-state students and $10,878 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, San Antonio College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,422 and Lamar State College-Port Arthur has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,070 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | $1,770 | $7,890 | $1,770 | $8,070 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| Ranger College | $6,250 | $8,350 | $6,525 | $8,775 |
| San Antonio College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Palo Alto College | $6,742 | $14,272 | $6,892 | $14,422 |
| Average | $5,328 | $10,248 | $5,802 | $10,878 |
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 | |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Ranger College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Antonio College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Palo Alto College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $15,842 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | - | - | $10,977 | $4,640 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| Ranger College | $4,964 | $3,750 | $8,450 | $4,205 | - |
| San Antonio College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Palo Alto College | - | - | $11,512 | $5,160 | - |
| Average | $4,964 | $3,750 | $11,010 | $4,832 | - |