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 COA but you can submit a Cost of Attendance Change Request Form to make this change. This form can also be used to request to increase your COA for any unforseen expenses during the academic year that are not accounted for in your program's COA (or maximum aid limit).

 

Undergraduate Students 

*12 credit hours (fall and spring), living on-campus for academic year.

Undergraduate Expenses
Expenses  In-State Students Out-of-State/International Students
Tuition and Fees $9,748 $20,794
Housing $7,810 $7,810
Food $4,498 $4,498
Books and Supplies $1,248 $1,248
Transportation $1,340 $1,340
Miscellaneous $2,072 $2,072
Total: $26,716 $37,762

 

Graduate Students

*6 credit hours (fall and spring), living off-campus for academic year.

Graduate Expenses
 Expenses In-State Students Out-of-State Students
Tuition and Fees $4,986 $10,888
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: $21,057 $26,959

 

International Graduate Students

*9 credit hours (fall and spring), living off-campus for academic year.

International Graduate Expenses
Expenses International Students
Tuition and Fees $16,030
Housing $7,703
Food $5,044
Book and Supplies $972
Transportation $1,950
Miscellaneous $2,134
Total:  $33,833

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.