Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,097 when living on campus and $22,078 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $22,270 when living on campus and $25,251 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 |
| Grayson College | $4,230 | $5,850 | $1,725 | $10,453 | $21,660 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,627 | $16,419 | $1,400 | - | $14,908 |
| Tyler Junior College | $5,002 | $5,752 | $1,000 | $15,224 | $17,112 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,873 | $8,046 | $1,385 | $12,839 | $15,820 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,873 for in-state students and $8,046 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.76% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A&M University-Central Texas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $16,419 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 |
| Grayson College | $4,132 | $5,692 | $4,230 | $5,850 |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $7,363 | $17,155 | $6,627 | $16,419 |
| Tyler Junior College | $3,864 | $4,440 | $5,002 | $5,752 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,641 | $7,907 | $4,873 | $8,046 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,242 for state residents and $13,586 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.13% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A&M University-Central Texas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,902 and Texas A&M University-Central Texas has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,902.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Brazosport College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grayson College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $6,242 | $13,604 | $6,242 | $13,586 |
| Tyler Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Houston-System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,242 | $13,604 | $6,242 | $13,586 |
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 $12,839 when a student lives on campus and $15,820 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 | - |
| Grayson College | $7,470 | $2,983 | $17,334 | $4,326 | - |
| Texas A&M University-Central Texas | - | - | $11,664 | $3,244 | - |
| Tyler Junior College | $9,458 | $5,766 | $9,424 | $7,688 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| University of Houston-System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $8,464 | $4,375 | $11,342 | $4,477 | - |