Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,795 when living on campus and $21,768 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,896 when living on campus and $24,870 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 | ||
| Brazosport College | $3,286 | $4,711 | $1,200 | - | $14,630 |
| Midland College | $4,770 | $6,030 | $1,925 | $8,476 | $17,978 |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,592 | $17,384 | $1,490 | $15,834 | $15,248 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| Average | $5,174 | $8,275 | $1,443 | $13,178 | $15,151 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,174 for in-state students and $8,275 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.42% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sul Ross State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,384 and Brazosport College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,711 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Brazosport College | $3,314 | $4,748 | $3,286 | $4,711 |
| Midland College | $4,650 | $5,880 | $4,770 | $6,030 |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,649 | $17,441 | $7,592 | $17,384 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| Average | $4,801 | $8,002 | $5,174 | $8,275 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,661 for state residents and $14,005 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.83% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sul Ross State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,136 and Sul Ross State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,136.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Brazosport College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Midland College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Sul Ross State University | $6,546 | $13,890 | $6,661 | $14,005 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,546 | $13,890 | $6,661 | $14,005 |
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 $13,178 when a student lives on campus and $15,151 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Brazosport College | - | - | $9,901 | $4,729 | - |
| Midland College | $6,000 | $2,476 | $15,502 | $2,476 | - |
| Sul Ross State University | $10,330 | $5,504 | $9,744 | $5,504 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| Average | $8,596 | $4,582 | $10,592 | $4,559 | - |