Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,687 when living on campus and $24,945 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,616 when living on campus and $30,874 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 | ||
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,592 | $17,384 | $1,490 | $15,834 | $15,248 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,878 | $17,958 | $1,560 | $14,662 | $17,148 |
| West Texas A & M University | $9,101 | $10,996 | $1,200 | $14,303 | $13,436 |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $8,720 | $14,650 | $1,213 | $14,754 | $15,012 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,720 for in-state students and $14,650 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tarleton State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,958 and West Texas A & M University has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,996 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,649 | $17,441 | $7,592 | $17,384 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,848 | $17,640 | $7,878 | $17,958 |
| West Texas A & M University | $9,101 | $10,996 | $9,101 | $10,996 |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,594 | $14,451 | $8,720 | $14,650 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,128 for state residents and $11,469 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Sul Ross State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,136 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 | |
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Sul Ross State University | $6,546 | $13,890 | $6,661 | $14,005 |
| Tarleton State University | $7,467 | $14,829 | $7,497 | $15,057 |
| West Texas A & M University | $7,284 | $8,574 | $7,284 | $8,574 |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,046 | $11,337 | $7,128 | $11,469 |
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 $14,754 when a student lives on campus and $15,012 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Sul Ross State University | $10,330 | $5,504 | $9,744 | $5,504 | - |
| Tarleton State University | $10,846 | $3,816 | $13,332 | $3,816 | - |
| West Texas A & M University | $9,449 | $4,854 | $8,582 | $4,854 | - |
| Texas Tech University System Administration | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,216 | $4,538 | $10,475 | $4,538 | - |