Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,032 when living on campus and $26,767 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,110 when living on campus and $42,844 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 | ||
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $1,571 | $14,928 | $13,483 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,603 | $24,103 | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $11,728 | $29,660 | $1,150 | $15,898 | $17,454 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,678 | $42,778 | $724 | $19,170 | $19,874 |
| South Texas College | $5,220 | $7,500 | $1,600 | - | $10,788 |
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,106 | $26,183 | $1,261 | $16,665 | $15,400 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,106 for in-state students and $26,183 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.52% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Austin requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,778 and South Texas College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,500 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Prairie View A & M University | $11,299 | $26,874 | $11,299 | $26,874 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,713 | $24,213 | $10,603 | $24,103 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $11,727 | $29,299 | $11,728 | $29,660 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,698 | $41,070 | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| South Texas College | $4,530 | $7,500 | $5,220 | $7,500 |
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,993 | $25,791 | $10,106 | $26,183 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,098 for state residents and $20,754 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.32% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Arlington requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,507 and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,977.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Prairie View A & M University | $7,993 | $17,378 | $7,993 | $17,378 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | $10,675 | $20,653 | $9,534 | $17,340 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $10,853 | $24,005 | $10,853 | $25,345 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $12,036 | $22,952 | $12,012 | $22,954 |
| South Texas College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of North Texas System | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,389 | $21,247 | $10,098 | $20,754 |
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 $16,665 when a student lives on campus and $15,400 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Prairie View A & M University | $10,317 | $4,611 | $8,872 | $4,611 | - |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | - | - | - | - | - |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $10,582 | $5,316 | $12,138 | $5,316 | - |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $14,136 | $5,034 | $14,840 | $5,034 | - |
| South Texas College | - | - | $8,388 | $2,400 | - |
| University of North Texas System | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,678 | $4,987 | $11,060 | $4,340 | - |