Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between colleges in Conference USA (C-USA). For state residents, the average COA is $26,813 when living on campus and $27,886 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,235 when living on campus and $43,308 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 | ||
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,618 | $11,618 | $840 | $16,644 | $15,064 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $10,125 | $16,866 | $1,590 | $13,050 | $14,853 |
| Western Kentucky University | $11,436 | $27,000 | $1,000 | $14,452 | $18,105 |
| Florida International University | $6,565 | $18,963 | $1,350 | $18,056 | $19,484 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $4,879 | $17,324 | $1,256 | $18,710 | $22,484 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,864 | $1,200 | $19,347 | $20,587 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,214 | $21,876 | $950 | $16,508 | $16,508 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,506 | $29,042 | $1,260 | $17,054 | $17,242 |
| University of North Texas | $11,164 | $21,244 | $1,120 | $14,703 | $16,198 |
| Rice University | $58,128 | $1,400 | $18,750 | $18,750 | |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $9,744 | $25,512 | $1,646 | $14,526 | $16,972 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $8,991 | $21,965 | $1,000 | $14,775 | $16,129 |
| Old Dominion University | $12,262 | $32,662 | $1,800 | $17,592 | $17,592 |
| Marshall University | $8,942 | $20,294 | $1,100 | $15,252 | $14,474 |
| Average | $9,175 | $24,597 | $1,251 | $16,387 | $17,460 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between colleges in Conference USA (C-USA). The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,175 for in-state students and $24,597 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Conference USA (C-USA) are increased by 2.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Conference USA (C-USA), Rice University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $58,128 and University of Southern Mississippi has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,618 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $9,618 | $11,618 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $10,065 | $16,806 | $10,125 | $16,866 |
| Western Kentucky University | $11,112 | $27,072 | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Florida International University | $6,565 | $18,963 | $6,565 | $18,963 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $4,879 | $17,324 | $4,879 | $17,324 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,832 | $21,216 | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,214 | $21,338 | $7,214 | $21,876 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,232 | $28,264 | $9,506 | $29,042 |
| University of North Texas | $11,140 | $20,932 | $11,164 | $21,244 |
| Rice University | $54,960 | $58,128 | ||
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $9,544 | $24,952 | $9,744 | $25,512 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $9,227 | $21,481 | $8,991 | $21,965 |
| Old Dominion University | $11,220 | $31,170 | $12,262 | $32,662 |
| Marshall University | $8,604 | $19,658 | $8,942 | $20,294 |
| Average | $9,006 | $23,970 | $9,175 | $24,597 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between colleges in Conference USA (C-USA). The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,638 for state residents and $23,590 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of colleges in Conference USA (C-USA) are increased by 2.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the colleges in Conference USA (C-USA), Rice University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $53,712 and Louisiana Tech University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,147.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $9,450 | $11,450 | $9,618 | $11,618 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $7,959 | $12,690 | $7,995 | $12,726 |
| Western Kentucky University | $12,140 | $18,340 | $12,140 | $18,340 |
| Florida International University | $11,333 | $24,438 | $11,334 | $24,439 |
| Florida Atlantic University | $6,693 | $18,482 | $6,693 | $18,482 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $8,424 | $19,962 | $8,424 | $20,556 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $7,739 | $21,884 | $7,869 | $22,438 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $10,818 | $27,432 | $11,124 | $28,170 |
| University of North Texas | $8,252 | $15,596 | $9,062 | $16,622 |
| Rice University | $52,342 | $54,462 | ||
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $7,166 | $16,621 | $7,166 | $16,621 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $9,485 | $27,718 | $9,862 | $28,753 |
| Old Dominion University | $13,704 | $33,456 | $14,848 | $35,008 |
| Marshall University | $8,934 | $21,486 | $9,160 | $22,024 |
| Average | $9,392 | $22,993 | $9,638 | $23,590 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between colleges in Conference USA (C-USA). 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 colleges in Conference USA (C-USA) is $16,387 when a student lives on campus and $17,460 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $11,664 | $4,980 | $9,868 | $5,196 | - |
| Louisiana Tech University | $9,447 | $3,603 | $10,023 | $4,830 | - |
| Western Kentucky University | $12,043 | $2,409 | $12,043 | $6,062 | - |
| Florida International University | $12,156 | $5,900 | $12,500 | $6,984 | - |
| Florida Atlantic University | $12,536 | $6,174 | $14,840 | $7,644 | - |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $13,590 | $5,757 | $14,580 | $6,007 | - |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $13,864 | $2,644 | $13,864 | $2,644 | - |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $11,704 | $5,350 | $11,678 | $5,564 | - |
| University of North Texas | $10,805 | $3,898 | $10,680 | $5,518 | - |
| Rice University | $15,900 | $2,850 | $15,900 | $2,850 | - |
| The University of Texas at El Paso | $10,864 | $3,662 | $12,452 | $4,520 | - |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | $11,843 | $2,932 | $10,449 | $5,680 | - |
| Old Dominion University | $14,592 | $3,000 | $14,592 | $3,000 | - |
| Marshall University | $12,852 | $2,400 | $11,274 | $3,200 | - |
| Average | $12,419 | $3,969 | $12,482 | $4,979 | - |