Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,613 when living on campus and $24,360 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,948 when living on campus and $31,695 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 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $20,680 | $1,202 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $8,991 | $21,965 | $1,000 | $14,775 | $16,129 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| Average | $7,458 | $14,793 | $1,405 | $12,751 | $15,498 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,458 for in-state students and $14,793 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.34% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at San Antonio requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,965 and Midland College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,030 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 |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $10,600 | $22,840 | $10,600 | $20,680 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $9,227 | $21,481 | $8,991 | $21,965 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| Average | $7,291 | $14,993 | $7,458 | $14,793 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,941 for state residents and $19,978 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at San Antonio requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,294 and Stephen F Austin State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,822.
| 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 |
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Stephen F Austin State University | $7,433 | $14,777 | $7,433 | $14,993 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $9,485 | $27,718 | $9,862 | $28,753 |
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,816 | $19,489 | $8,941 | $19,978 |
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 $12,751 when a student lives on campus and $15,498 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 | - |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Stephen F Austin State University | $11,142 | $3,860 | $11,142 | $3,860 | - |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $11,843 | $2,932 | $10,449 | $5,680 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| Average | $9,662 | $3,089 | $11,073 | $4,425 | - |