Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,808 when living on campus and $27,749 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,625 when living on campus and $38,567 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 | ||
| Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $2,046 | $13,570 | $15,443 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| Texas State University | $11,450 | $23,210 | $740 | $16,440 | $16,440 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $14,564 | $40,064 | $1,200 | $17,612 | $18,500 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,451 | $1,200 | $14,970 | $14,970 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,612 | $20,430 | $1,547 | $15,648 | $16,590 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,612 for in-state students and $20,430 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Dallas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,064 and Galveston College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,726 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Galveston College | $3,266 | $5,726 | $3,266 | $5,726 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| Texas State University | $11,135 | $22,559 | $11,450 | $23,210 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $14,564 | $39,776 | $14,564 | $40,064 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 | $24,121 | $11,852 | $24,451 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,191 | $19,728 | $9,612 | $20,430 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,502 for state residents and $21,896 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Texas at Dallas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,468 and Texas Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $15,356.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Galveston College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Texas State University | $9,060 | $17,220 | $9,901 | $18,301 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $15,088 | $29,252 | $15,088 | $29,468 |
| Texas Tech University | $9,518 | $17,698 | $9,518 | $17,918 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,222 | $21,390 | $11,502 | $21,896 |
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 $15,648 when a student lives on campus and $16,590 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Galveston College | $8,512 | $5,058 | $10,385 | $5,058 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| Texas State University | $12,270 | $4,170 | $12,480 | $3,960 | - |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $13,832 | $3,780 | $13,730 | $4,770 | - |
| Texas Tech University | $10,460 | $4,510 | $10,460 | $4,510 | - |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,269 | $4,380 | $11,931 | $4,659 | - |