Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $17,503 when living on campus and $17,584 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,999 when living on campus and $19,080 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 | ||
| Amarillo College | $3,168 | $4,704 | $1,854 | - | $11,759 |
| Victoria College | $4,272 | $5,256 | $1,600 | - | $11,766 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,326 | $6,294 | $1,929 | $11,787 | $12,078 |
| Dallas County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Eastfield College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $3,922 | $5,418 | $1,794 | $11,787 | $11,868 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $3,922 for in-state students and $5,418 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwest Texas Junior College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $6,294 and Amarillo College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,704 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Amarillo College | $3,168 | $4,704 | $3,168 | $4,704 |
| Victoria College | $4,056 | $5,112 | $4,272 | $5,256 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,062 | $5,886 | $4,326 | $6,294 |
| Dallas County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Eastfield College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $3,762 | $5,234 | $3,922 | $5,418 |
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 | |
| Amarillo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Victoria College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwest Texas Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Dallas County Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Eastfield 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 $11,787 when a student lives on campus and $11,868 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Amarillo College | - | - | $7,310 | $4,449 | - |
| Victoria College | - | - | $8,276 | $3,490 | - |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | $6,000 | $5,787 | $6,291 | $5,787 | - |
| Dallas County Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Eastfield College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $6,000 | $5,787 | $7,292 | $4,575 | - |