Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,837 when living on campus and $27,394 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,795 when living on campus and $33,352 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 | ||
| Dallas College | $4,662 | $6,900 | $550 | - | $28,444 |
| Midland College | $4,920 | $6,180 | $2,022 | $8,550 | $18,513 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,128 | $20,968 | $1,208 | $16,494 | $15,534 |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $9,892 | $25,746 | $1,299 | $14,585 | $16,749 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,936 | $4,536 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,908 | $12,866 | $1,216 | $13,713 | $19,270 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,908 for in-state students and $12,866 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-Kingsville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,133 and Tyler Junior College has the lowest tuition & fees of $1,560 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dallas College | $4,050 | $6,000 | $4,662 | $6,900 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $4,920 | $6,180 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $11,128 | $20,968 |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $9,892 | $26,106 | $9,892 | $25,746 |
| Tyler Junior College | $4,056 | $4,656 | $3,936 | $4,536 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,674 | $12,694 | $6,908 | $12,866 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,993 for state residents and $14,885 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stephen F Austin State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,642 and Texas A & M University-Kingsville has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,968.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Dallas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,993 | $7,829 | $15,209 |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $6,157 | $14,560 | $6,157 | $14,560 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,795 | $14,777 | $6,993 | $14,885 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,713 when a student lives on campus and $19,270 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Dallas College | - | - | $16,052 | $12,392 | $12,392 |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,550 | $15,963 | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $13,144 | $3,350 | $12,184 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Texas A & M University-Kingsville | $11,200 | $3,385 | $12,709 | $4,040 | $3,967 |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | $7,130 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,951 | $3,763 | $13,266 | $6,004 | $5,878 |
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