Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,290 when living on campus and $26,419 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,729 when living on campus and $32,858 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 Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | $11,992 | $25,852 | - | - | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,310 | $12,260 | $600 | $14,216 | $14,216 |
| Lone Star College System | $6,930 | $8,700 | $2,550 | - | $17,596 |
| University of North Texas | $11,164 | $21,244 | $1,120 | $14,703 | $16,198 |
| Odessa College | $3,912 | $4,806 | $450 | $9,975 | $17,974 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,859 | $19,939 | $1,190 | $13,428 | $15,060 |
| Average | $9,028 | $15,467 | $1,182 | $13,081 | $16,209 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,028 for in-state students and $15,467 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Texas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,244 and Odessa College has the lowest tuition & fees of $4,806 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | $11,992 | $25,456 | $11,992 | $25,852 |
| Midwestern State University | $9,776 | $11,726 | $10,310 | $12,260 |
| Lone Star College System | $5,136 | $6,456 | $6,930 | $8,700 |
| University of North Texas | $11,140 | $20,932 | $11,164 | $21,244 |
| Odessa College | $3,672 | $4,566 | $3,912 | $4,806 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,541 | $19,333 | $9,859 | $19,939 |
| Average | $8,543 | $14,745 | $9,028 | $15,467 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,339 for state residents and $13,300 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of North Texas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,720 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 | |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | $4,783 | $12,127 | $4,783 | $12,343 |
| Midwestern State University | $6,886 | $8,056 | $7,069 | $8,239 |
| Lone Star College System | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of North Texas | $8,252 | $15,596 | $9,062 | $16,622 |
| Odessa College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $8,333 | $15,677 | $8,443 | $15,994 |
| Average | $7,064 | $12,864 | $7,339 | $13,300 |
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 $13,081 when a student lives on campus and $16,209 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso | - | - | - | - | - |
| Midwestern State University | $10,240 | $3,976 | $10,240 | $3,976 | - |
| Lone Star College System | - | - | $12,600 | $4,996 | - |
| University of North Texas | $10,805 | $3,898 | $10,680 | $5,518 | - |
| Odessa College | $6,800 | $3,175 | $14,701 | $3,273 | - |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | $9,662 | $3,766 | $9,780 | $5,280 | - |
| Average | $9,377 | $3,704 | $11,600 | $4,609 | - |