Paying for South Texas College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,220 15.23%	$7,500

The 2024 tuition & fees of South Texas College (South Texas) are $5,220 for Texas residents and $7,500 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at South Texas.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,324. It could cover 70.99% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,284 for Texas residents and $14,564 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

South Texas's 4-year tuition is $22,663 for Texas residents and $28,965 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $81,641 for Texas residents and $87,943 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at South Texas College is $5,220 for Texas residents and $7,500 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 15.23% for Texas residents and decreased by 0.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of South Texas is $6,015 for Texas residents and $7,500 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

South Texas Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,530	$7,500	$8,145
2023-2024	$5,220	$7,500	$10,788
Change % 2023-2024	15.23%	0.00%	32.45%
2024-2025	$6,015	$7,500	$14,289

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at South Texas. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $170 for Texas residents and $250 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$87	$250
	2023-2024	$170	$250
	2024-2025	$332	$250

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at South Texas?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at South Texas is $22,663 for Texas residents and $28,965 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at South Texas College have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

South Texas 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,393	$5,571	$5,755	$5,945	$22,663
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$7,395	$7,291	$7,189	$7,089	$28,965
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,571	$5,755	$5,945	$6,141	$23,412
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$7,291	$7,189	$7,089	$6,989	$28,559
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,755	$5,945	$6,141	$6,344	$24,186
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$7,189	$7,089	$6,989	$6,892	$28,159
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,945	$6,141	$6,344	$6,554	$24,985
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$7,089	$6,989	$6,892	$6,795	$27,765
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$6,141	$6,344	$6,554	$6,771	$25,810
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$6,989	$6,892	$6,795	$6,700	$27,376

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $81,641 for Texas residents and $87,943 for out-of-state students.

South Texas 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,659	$19,777	$20,855	$22,004	$81,641
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,661	$21,498	$22,403	$23,381	$87,943
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,777	$20,968	$22,117	$23,342	$86,571
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,498	$22,403	$23,381	$24,437	$91,719
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,968	$22,237	$23,462	$24,766	$91,824
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,403	$23,381	$24,437	$25,577	$95,798
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,237	$23,589	$24,894	$26,285	$97,420
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$23,381	$24,437	$25,577	$26,806	$100,200
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,589	$25,029	$26,420	$27,904	$103,383
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$24,437	$25,577	$26,806	$28,130	$104,949

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $60,345 for Texas residents and $66,647 for out-of-state students.

South Texas 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,335	$14,453	$15,531	$16,680	$60,345
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$15,337	$16,174	$17,079	$18,057	$66,647
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,453	$15,644	$16,793	$18,018	$65,275
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,174	$17,079	$18,057	$19,113	$70,423
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,644	$16,913	$18,138	$19,442	$70,528
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,079	$18,057	$19,113	$20,253	$74,502
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,913	$18,265	$19,570	$20,961	$76,124
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,057	$19,113	$20,253	$21,482	$78,904
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,265	$19,705	$21,096	$22,580	$82,087
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,113	$20,253	$21,482	$22,806	$83,653

	In-State	Out-of-State
South Texas College	$5,220	$7,500
Texas A & M University-College Station	$12,841	$40,328
Lone Star College System	$5,544	$6,960
Dallas College	$4,050	$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Houston Community College	$4,344	$5,460