Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,478 when living on campus and $28,146 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,952 when living on campus and $41,620 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-Downtown | $7,708 | $17,788 | $1,296 | - | $17,592 |
| University of Houston | $9,711 | $22,191 | $1,556 | $15,467 | $16,835 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| Texas State University | $11,450 | $23,210 | $740 | $16,440 | $16,440 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,678 | $42,778 | $724 | $19,170 | $19,874 |
| Average | $10,171 | $23,645 | $983 | $16,323 | $16,991 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,171 for in-state students and $23,645 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Austin requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,778 and Midwestern State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,260 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Houston-Downtown | $7,450 | $17,266 | $7,708 | $17,788 |
| University of Houston | $9,699 | $21,891 | $9,711 | $22,191 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Texas State University | $11,135 | $22,559 | $11,450 | $23,210 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,698 | $41,070 | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Average | $9,952 | $22,902 | $10,171 | $23,645 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,652 for state residents and $16,958 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Austin requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,954 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-Downtown | $9,529 | $15,973 | $9,529 | $16,189 |
| University of Houston | $9,727 | $18,871 | $9,749 | $19,109 |
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Texas State University | $9,060 | $17,220 | $9,901 | $18,301 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $12,036 | $22,952 | $12,012 | $22,954 |
| Average | $9,448 | $16,614 | $9,652 | $16,958 |
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 $16,323 when a student lives on campus and $16,991 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-Downtown | - | - | $9,882 | $7,710 | - |
| University of Houston | $10,830 | $4,637 | $11,022 | $5,813 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Texas State University | $12,270 | $4,170 | $12,480 | $3,960 | - |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $14,136 | $5,034 | $14,840 | $5,034 | - |
| Average | $11,869 | $4,454 | $11,693 | $5,299 | - |