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.

Cost

*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	$7,964	$7,964
Food	$5,716	$5,716
Books and Supplies	$1,296	$1,296
Transportation	$1,418	$1,418
Miscellaneous	$2,194	$2,194
Total:	$28,336	$39,382

*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	$6,034	$6,034
Food	$5,716	$5,716
Books and Supplies	$648	$648
Transportation	$2,004	$2,004
Miscellaneous	$2,194	$2,194
Total:	$21,582	$27,484

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

International Graduate Expenses
Expenses	International Students
Tuition and Fees	$16,030
Housing	$6,034
Food	$5,716
Book and Supplies	$972
Transportation	$1,418
Miscellaneous	$2,194
Total:	$32,364

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 6 credit hours per semester (12 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.

In-direct 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 unforeseen expenses during the academic year that are not accounted for in your program's COA (or maximum aid limit).

Cost of Attendance

Cost

Undergraduate Students

Graduate Students

International Graduate Students

Direct/In-direct Cost

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