Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,112 when living on campus and $26,844 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,695 when living on campus and $38,426 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 | ||
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | $11,992 | $25,852 | - | - | - |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $1,250 | $15,362 | $14,556 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $1,202 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,784 | $22,366 | $1,217 | $15,111 | $14,843 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,784 for in-state students and $22,366 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas Tech University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,451 and Lamar University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,482 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | $11,992 | $25,456 | $11,992 | $25,852 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $22,840 | $10,600 | $20,680 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,784 | $22,725 | $10,784 | $22,366 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,594 for state residents and $15,310 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, Texas Tech University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,356 and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,872.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | $4,783 | $12,127 | $4,783 | $12,343 |
| Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,777 | $7,433 | $14,993 |
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| The University of Texas System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,536 | $15,089 | $7,594 | $15,310 |
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 $15,111 when a student lives on campus and $14,843 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lamar University | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,266 | $5,290 | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,142 | $3,860 | - |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| The University of Texas System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,625 | $4,487 | $10,289 | $4,553 | - |