Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,652 when living on campus and $25,222 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,889 when living on campus and $30,458 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-Corpus Christi | $9,748 | $21,033 | $1,248 | $16,279 | $16,285 |
| Del Mar College | $4,940 | $6,050 | $1,400 | - | $12,033 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $1,250 | $15,362 | $14,556 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,456 | $5,352 | $1,460 | - | $23,271 |
| Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $2,190 | $16,578 | $22,068 |
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,070 | $11,306 | $1,510 | $16,073 | $17,643 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,070 for in-state students and $11,306 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,033 and San Jacinto Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,352 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $9,748 | $20,745 | $9,748 | $21,033 |
| Del Mar College | $4,880 | $5,990 | $4,940 | $6,050 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| San Jacinto Community College | $3,240 | $5,040 | $3,456 | $5,352 |
| Collin County Community College District | $3,514 | $5,614 | $3,514 | $5,614 |
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,014 | $11,174 | $6,070 | $11,306 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,911 for state residents and $15,991 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lamar University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $13,815 and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,715.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | $7,179 | $15,995 | $7,179 | $15,995 |
| Del Mar College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
| San Jacinto Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Collin County Community College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $7,795 | $15,875 | $7,911 | $15,991 |
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 $16,073 when a student lives on campus and $17,643 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-Corpus Christi | $12,869 | $3,410 | $12,321 | $3,964 | - |
| Del Mar College | - | - | $8,505 | $3,528 | - |
| Lamar University | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,266 | $5,290 | - |
| San Jacinto Community College | - | - | $18,971 | $4,300 | - |
| Collin County Community College District | $9,720 | $6,858 | $15,210 | $6,858 | - |
| Texas A & M University-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,954 | $5,119 | $12,855 | $4,788 | - |