Palo Alto 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,592

Cost of attendance at Palo Alto College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,122

Cost of attendance at Palo Alto College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Palo Alto College was $4,951. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Palo Alto

Palo Alto net price calculator

$4,951

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Palo Alto for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$4,951	$862 (15%)	$3,745	$5,233	$6,933	$8,725	$10,706
2021	$5,813	$770 (15%)	$5,273	$5,552	$7,331	$8,377	$11,219
2020	$5,043	$1,146 (29%)	$4,270	$5,170	$7,070	$9,682	$10,561
2019	$3,897	$2,898 (43%)	$3,051	$3,884	$5,617	$8,472	$9,522
2018	$6,795	$314 (5%)	$6,067	$6,548	$7,371	$10,154	$11,953
2017	$6,481	$35	$5,641	$6,571	$8,151	$10,363
2016	$6,446	$842 (15%)	$5,574	$6,604	$8,163	$9,968	$10,833
2015	$5,604	$1,231 (28%)	$4,660	$5,556	$7,471	$7,853
2014	$4,373	--	$3,416	$4,573	$6,642	$9,032

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Palo Alto College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,212	$64	$6,592	$13,620	$1,000
2021	$21,148	$602 (3%)	$6,592	$13,556	$1,000
2020	$21,750	$920 (4%)	$6,690	$13,386	$1,674
2019	$20,830	$28	$6,300	$13,039	$1,491
2018	$20,802	$896 (4%)	$7,170	$12,442	$1,190
2017	$21,698	$298 (1%)	$5,824	$13,796	$2,078
2016	$21,400	$313 (1%)	$5,550	$13,776	$2,074
2015	$21,087	$341 (2%)	$5,550	$13,503	$2,034
2014	$20,746	$2,907 (16%)	$5,500	$13,250	$1,996
2013	$17,839	--	$5,500	$10,439	$1,900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Palo Alto estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Palo Alto estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,624

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,624
How much is Palo Alto application fees?: Palo Alto does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Palo Alto offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Palo Alto College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$215	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$466	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Palo Alto College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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