Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,894 when living on campus and $27,009 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,171 when living on campus and $32,286 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 | $9,711 | $22,191 | $1,556 | $15,467 | $16,835 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $10,904 | $23,212 | $1,684 | $16,178 | $16,300 |
| Average | $7,680 | $12,958 | $1,629 | $13,584 | $17,699 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,680 for in-state students and $12,958 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas Permian Basin requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,212 and San Jacinto Community College 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 | |
| University of Houston | $9,699 | $21,891 | $9,711 | $22,191 |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $9,234 | $21,474 | $10,904 | $23,212 |
| Average | $6,956 | $12,078 | $7,680 | $12,958 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,908 for state residents and $13,866 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Houston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,083 and Midwestern State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,416.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Houston | $9,727 | $18,871 | $9,749 | $19,109 |
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| San Jacinto Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $6,727 | $14,071 | $6,906 | $14,250 |
| Average | $7,780 | $13,666 | $7,908 | $13,866 |
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 $13,584 when a student lives on campus and $17,699 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 | $10,830 | $4,637 | $11,022 | $5,813 | - |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| San Jacinto Community College | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $12,780 | $3,398 | $11,836 | $4,464 | - |
| Average | $9,963 | $3,622 | $13,362 | $4,338 | - |