How much has South Texas's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 75.53% from 2014 ($11,330), where South Texas's current cost is $19,888. In 2024, the COA is increased by 18.06% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $4,464 (2014) to $7,500 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 134.08% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2023) at South Texas College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for South Texas College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 75.53% for that period where the last year costs were $19,888. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 134.08% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $7,500. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at South Texas College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$3,590$4,464-
2015-16$3,770$4,440 -0.54%
2016-17$3,890$4,560 2.70%
2017-18$4,020$7,620 67.11%
2018-19$4,080$7,680 0.79%
2019-20$4,440$7,830 1.95%
2020-21$4,530$7,920 1.15%
2021-22$4,530$7,920 0.00%
2022-23$4,530$7,500 -5.30%
2023-24$5,220$7,500 0.00%
South Texas College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,600, and it has increased 33.33% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,200-
2015-16$1,200 0.00%
2016-17$1,200 0.00%
2017-18$1,200 0.00%
2018-19$1,200 0.00%
2019-20$1,200 0.00%
2020-21$1,200 0.00%
2021-22$7,920 560.00%
2022-23$1,200 -84.85%
2023-24$1,600 33.33%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 57.12% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at South Texas College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$5,666-
2015-16$6,948 22.63%
2016-17$7,086 1.99%
2017-18$7,228 2.00%
2018-19$7,374 2.02%
2019-20$7,523 2.02%
2020-21$7,676 2.03%
2021-22$7,832 2.03%
2022-23$8,145 4.00%
2023-24$10,788 32.45%
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