Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,392 when living on campus and $24,753 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,272 when living on campus and $33,633 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 | ||
| Texas State University | $11,450 | $23,210 | $740 | $16,440 | $16,440 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,507 | $18,387 | $1,180 | $15,705 | $14,066 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,507 for in-state students and $18,387 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas Tech University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $24,451 and South Texas College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas State University | $11,135 | $22,559 | $11,450 | $23,210 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,172 | $18,060 | $9,507 | $18,387 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,710 for state residents and $18,110 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,547 and Texas Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,356.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas State University | $9,060 | $17,220 | $9,901 | $18,301 |
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,289 | $17,459 | $9,710 | $18,110 |
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 $15,705 when a student lives on campus and $14,066 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Texas State University | $12,270 | $4,170 | $12,480 | $3,960 | - |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of North Texas System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,365 | $4,340 | $10,443 | $3,623 | - |