Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,228 when living on campus and $24,093 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,805 when living on campus and $30,670 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 | ||
| Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $1,800 | - | $11,919 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| Sam Houston State University | $9,228 | $19,020 | $1,380 | $15,586 | $15,586 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,878 | $17,958 | $1,560 | $14,662 | $17,148 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $9,577 | $23,449 | - | - | - |
| Weatherford College | $7,110 | $9,630 | $1,800 | $10,332 | $13,953 |
| Average | $8,101 | $14,678 | $1,428 | $13,699 | $14,564 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,101 for in-state students and $14,678 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.91% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,291 and Laredo College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,748 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Laredo College | $4,500 | $5,748 | $4,500 | $5,748 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,960 | $18,752 | $9,228 | $19,020 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $8,693 | $22,277 | $9,577 | $23,449 |
| Weatherford College | $6,300 | $8,610 | $7,110 | $9,630 |
| Average | $7,680 | $14,126 | $8,101 | $14,678 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,996 for state residents and $13,315 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sam Houston State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,109 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 | |
| Laredo College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Sam Houston State University | $8,666 | $16,010 | $8,954 | $16,298 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | $4,464 | $13,448 | $4,464 | $13,664 |
| Weatherford College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,871 | $13,086 | $6,996 | $13,315 |
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 $13,699 when a student lives on campus and $14,564 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Laredo College | - | - | $6,071 | $5,848 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Sam Houston State University | $11,720 | $3,866 | $11,720 | $3,866 | - |
| Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | - | - | - | - | - |
| Weatherford College | $7,770 | $2,562 | $7,695 | $6,258 | - |
| Average | $10,144 | $3,555 | $9,812 | $4,753 | - |