Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate made up of two components: direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include tuition and fees, and Indirect costs encompass basic living expenses, books, and supplies.
The COA figures provided in the following tables are estimates and may vary from student to student based on individual circumstances. These estimates are subject to change without notice. An estimated COA per semester can be calculated by dividing the amounts reflected below in half.
Note: When evaluating financial aid packages from different institutions, it is crucial to consider the COA, not just the financial aid offered.
Direct Costs:
Tuition and Fees
Based upon a full-time course load of 12 credit hours per semester (24 credit hours total) for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester (18 credit hours total) for graduate students. Actual tuition and fees will vary depending on your residency status (Texas resident or non-Texas resident), the college, the amount and type of courses taken, etc. A detailed breakdown of tuition and fees is accessible via the Business Office.
Food and Housing
This cost is an estimate and will vary depending on your housing and meal plan selections.
For pricing on meal plans visit the Islander Dining page. To view floor plans and pricing for on-campus housing, visit the Islander Housing page.
Indirect Costs:
Books and Supplies*
Estimated expenses can vary depending on the number and type of courses taken. For information concerning the actual cost of textbooks, check out The Islander Campus Store.
Transportation*
Estimated expenses you will incur traveling to and from campus.
Miscellaneous*
Includes items you will purchase throughout the academic year that are related to your educational costs. Your actual miscellaneous expenses will vary from the given average depending on your spending habits.
Childcare**
Expenses you will incur securing childcare services for your dependent(s).
*These amounts will vary from person to person, so you will see an estimate included in your SAIL account, but you are not required to utilize these numbers.
** Childcare is not automatically included in your Cost of Attendance but you can submit a Change Request form to make this change.
Undergraduate Students
*12 credit hours (fall and spring), living on-campus for academic year.
| Expenses | In-State Students | Out-of-State/International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $9,284 | $21,034 |
| Housing | $7,704 | $7,704 |
| Food | $5,044 | $5,044 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,296 | $1,296 |
| Transportation | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,134 | $2,134 |
| Total: | $26,842 | $38,592 |
Graduate Students
*6 credit hours (fall and spring), living off-campus for academic year.
| Expenses | In-State Students | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $4,618 | $10,638 |
| Housing | $6,295 | $6,295 |
| Food | $5,044 | $5,044 |
| Books and Supplies | $648 | $648 |
| Transportation | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,134 | $2,134 |
| Total: | $20,689 | $26,709 |
International Graduate Students
*9 credit hours (fall and spring), living off-campus for academic year.
| Expenses | International Students |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $16,211 |
| Housing | $7,703 |
| Food | $5,044 |
| Book and Supplies | $972 |
| Transportation | $1,950 |
| Miscellaneous | $2,134 |
| Total: | $34,014 |
Disclaimer: These tables were prepared based on the best information available at the time of posting. All information is subject to change without notice or obligation.
Foreign/International Students will be charged an additional $75.00 processing fee per semester plus International Health Insurance. Does not include course specific fee (i.e., Lab Fees, Distance Education Fees, Field Trip Fees, etc...) Web-Based courses will have a Distance Education Fee ranging from $50 to $100 per course depending on the percentage of the course that is online. Eline courses will have an ELine Fee of $100 per course.