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Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX 4 year Public

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,239

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,134

Cost of attendance at Texas A & M University-College Station in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

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 Texas A & M University-College Station was $22,253. 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 TAMU

TAMU net price calculator

$22,253

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average $10,664
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of TAMU 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 $22,253 $2,347 (12%) $12,460 $14,642 $19,741 $27,330 $29,384
2021 $19,906 $669 (3%) $11,220 $12,949 $17,525 $25,812 $27,994
2020 $19,237 $119 $11,454 $13,270 $18,810 $26,028 $27,666
2019 $19,118 $436 (2%) $11,319 $13,189 $18,720 $25,188 $26,916
2018 $19,554 $4,099 (27%) $12,199 $14,858 $20,414 $25,956 $26,988
2017 $15,455 $1,732 (13%) $8,037 $10,122 $15,969 $21,589 $23,346
2016 $13,723 $1,998 (17%) $6,127 $8,350 $14,802 $19,715 $21,304
2015 $11,725 $402 (4%) $4,304 $6,457 $12,449 $17,388 $19,655
2014 $11,323 -- $3,174 $6,771 $13,250 $17,368 $18,616

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Texas A & M University-College Station'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 $31,703 $236 $13,239 $17,464 $1,000
2021 $31,467 $1,384 (5%) $12,783 $17,462 $1,222
2020 $30,083 $577 (2%) $12,153 $16,708 $1,222
2019 $29,506 $1,030 (4%) $11,870 $16,414 $1,222
2018 $28,476 $198 $11,234 $16,188 $1,054
2017 $28,278 $3,506 (14%) $11,036 $16,188 $1,054
2016 $24,772 $1,797 (8%) $10,176 $13,402 $1,194
2015 $22,975 $1,924 (9%) $9,685 $12,290 $1,000
2014 $21,051 $165 $8,506 $11,299 $1,246
2013 $20,886 -- $8,419 $11,195 $1,272

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at TAMU? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $11,400 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at TAMU is $1,267 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
TAMU 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, TAMU 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: $6,064
  • If living off-campus, with family: $6,064
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $6,064
How much is TAMU application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
TAMU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Texas A & M University-College Station cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $315 $287
For out-of-state students $1,206 $816

Housing and Meal

TAMU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Texas A & M University-College Station for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $11,400 0 11,342
2021 N/A N/A $11,400 0 11,366
2020 N/A N/A $10,400 0 12,750
2019 N/A N/A $10,436 0 13,241
2018 N/A N/A $10,368 0 13,517
2017 N/A N/A $10,368 0 13,008
2016 N/A N/A $10,338 0 12,559

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Texas A & M University-College Station during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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