Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,426 when living on campus and $20,529 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,312 when living on campus and $23,416 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Alvin Community College | $3,058 | $4,330 | $2,043 | - | $13,280 |
McLennan Community College | $4,200 | $5,910 | $1,380 | - | $12,663 |
Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $1,719 | - | $15,233 |
Texas State Technical College | $7,192 | $11,842 | $1,464 | $14,779 | $18,680 |
Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,326 | $6,294 | $1,929 | $11,787 | $12,078 |
Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $4,436 | $7,322 | $1,707 | $13,283 | $14,387 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,436 for in-state students and $7,322 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas State Technical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,842 and Alvin Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,330 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Alvin Community College | $2,834 | $4,010 | $3,058 | $4,330 |
McLennan Community College | $4,200 | $5,910 | $4,200 | $5,910 |
Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 | $3,402 | $8,235 |
Texas State Technical College | $6,969 | $11,094 | $7,192 | $11,842 |
Southwest Texas Junior College | $4,062 | $5,886 | $4,326 | $6,294 |
Richland College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $4,293 | $7,027 | $4,436 | $7,322 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Alvin Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
McLennan Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Tarrant County College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Texas State Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Southwest Texas Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Richland 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 $13,283 when a student lives on campus and $14,387 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Alvin Community College | - | - | $8,174 | $5,106 | - |
McLennan Community College | - | - | $7,767 | $4,896 | - |
Tarrant County College District | - | - | $10,116 | $5,117 | - |
Texas State Technical College | $9,435 | $5,344 | $12,800 | $5,880 | - |
Southwest Texas Junior College | $6,000 | $5,787 | $6,291 | $5,787 | - |
Richland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $7,718 | $5,566 | $9,030 | $5,357 | - |