Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between colleges in American Southwest Conference. For state residents, the average COA is $24,182 when living on campus and $24,718 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,971 when living on campus and $50,507 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 | ||
| Austin College | $48,121 | $1,150 | $16,162 | $11,641 | |
| East Texas Baptist University | $30,680 | $1,214 | $13,436 | $13,144 | |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $32,960 | $1,226 | $14,950 | $14,950 | |
| Howard Payne University | $34,982 | $1,500 | $13,094 | $20,812 | |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $34,300 | $330 | $19,104 | $17,090 | |
| McMurry University | $32,100 | $200 | $14,368 | $13,676 | |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,592 | $17,672 | $2,167 | $16,819 | $16,349 |
| Texas Lutheran University | $36,230 | $1,000 | $16,000 | $20,560 | |
| Average | $7,592 | $33,381 | $1,098 | $15,492 | $16,028 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in American Southwest Conference. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,592 for in-state students and $33,381 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in American Southwest Conference are increased by 3.53% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in American Southwest Conference, Austin College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $47,936 and Sul Ross State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,499 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin College | $46,063 | $48,121 | ||
| East Texas Baptist University | $30,050 | $30,680 | ||
| Hardin-Simmons University | $31,686 | $32,960 | ||
| Howard Payne University | $33,402 | $34,982 | ||
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $33,280 | $34,300 | ||
| McMurry University | $31,162 | $32,100 | ||
| Sul Ross State University | $7,592 | $17,384 | $7,592 | $17,672 |
| Texas Lutheran University | $34,920 | $36,230 | ||
| Average | $7,592 | $32,243 | $7,592 | $33,381 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in American Southwest Conference. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,661 for state residents and $23,164 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in American Southwest Conference are increased by 22.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in American Southwest Conference, Austin College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $56,000 and East Texas Baptist University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $7,470.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin College | $29,600 | $60,300 | ||
| East Texas Baptist University | $7,680 | $7,980 | ||
| Hardin-Simmons University | $15,074 | $15,110 | ||
| Howard Payne University | $11,020 | $11,492 | ||
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $20,845 | $20,980 | ||
| McMurry University | $18,450 | $19,001 | ||
| Sul Ross State University | $6,661 | $14,005 | $6,661 | $14,220 |
| Texas Lutheran University | $34,020 | $36,230 | ||
| Average | $6,661 | $18,837 | $6,661 | $23,164 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in American Southwest Conference. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of colleges in American Southwest Conference is $15,492 when a student lives on campus and $16,028 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Austin College | $13,951 | $2,211 | $9,250 | $2,391 | $3,891 |
| East Texas Baptist University | $10,956 | $2,480 | $10,250 | $2,894 | $5,134 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | $11,500 | $3,450 | $11,500 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
| Howard Payne University | $10,200 | $2,894 | $17,598 | $3,214 | $2,752 |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | $13,224 | $5,880 | $11,210 | $5,880 | $5,880 |
| McMurry University | $9,836 | $4,532 | $9,144 | $4,532 | $4,532 |
| Sul Ross State University | $10,892 | $5,927 | $10,422 | $5,927 | $8,925 |
| Texas Lutheran University | $12,350 | $3,650 | $14,640 | $5,920 | $3,950 |
| Average | $11,614 | $3,878 | $11,752 | $4,276 | $4,814 |
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