Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,050 when living on campus and $25,530 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,083 when living on campus and $33,563 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 A & M University Health Science Center | $11,597 | $34,005 | $900 | - | $18,134 |
| Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $2,046 | $13,570 | $15,443 |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,405 | $16,439 | $1,149 | $14,495 | $15,975 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,405 for in-state students and $16,439 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University Health Science Center requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $34,005 and Galveston College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,726 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas A & M University Health Science Center | $13,239 | $40,139 | $11,597 | $34,005 |
| Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $3,266 | $5,726 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,399 | $17,230 | $8,405 | $16,439 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,294 for state residents and $13,079 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas Tech University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $15,356 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 | |
| Texas A & M University Health Science Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Galveston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,202 | $12,877 | $8,294 | $13,079 |
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 $14,495 when a student lives on campus and $15,975 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Texas A & M University Health Science Center | - | - | $11,780 | $6,354 | - |
| Galveston College | $8,512 | $5,058 | $10,385 | $5,058 | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,668 | $4,828 | $10,458 | $5,517 | - |