Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $15,383 when living on campus and $18,676 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $18,325 when living on campus and $21,618 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 | ||
| El Paso Community College | $3,274 | $5,314 | $1,290 | - | $16,634 |
| Victoria College | $4,272 | $5,256 | $1,600 | - | $11,766 |
| Western Texas College | $4,830 | $5,850 | $1,576 | $9,140 | $10,136 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $4,320 | $5,568 | $1,571 | $9,115 | $12,349 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf | $4,626 | $14,046 | $1,690 | $10,464 | $13,446 |
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,264 | $7,207 | $1,545 | $9,573 | $12,866 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,264 for in-state students and $7,207 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southwest College for the Deaf requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $14,046 and Victoria College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,256 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| El Paso Community College | $3,274 | $5,314 | $3,274 | $5,314 |
| Victoria College | $4,056 | $5,112 | $4,272 | $5,256 |
| Western Texas College | $4,500 | $5,460 | $4,830 | $5,850 |
| Wharton County Junior College | $3,804 | $5,052 | $4,320 | $5,568 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf | $4,580 | $14,000 | $4,626 | $14,046 |
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,043 | $6,988 | $4,264 | $7,207 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| El Paso Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Victoria College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Western Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wharton County Junior College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Southwest College for the Deaf | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cedar Valley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $9,573 when a student lives on campus and $12,866 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| El Paso Community College | - | - | $10,179 | $6,455 | - |
| Victoria College | - | - | $8,276 | $3,490 | - |
| Western Texas College | $5,785 | $3,355 | $6,206 | $3,930 | - |
| Wharton County Junior College | $5,600 | $3,515 | $7,067 | $5,282 | - |
| Southwest College for the Deaf | $5,837 | $4,627 | $6,858 | $6,588 | - |
| Cedar Valley College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $5,741 | $3,832 | $7,717 | $5,149 | - |