by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Howard College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Howard County Junior College cost report, you'll find:
At Howard College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $5,430 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Texas get a discount and only needed to pay $3,980 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $5,170 | $260 | $5,430 |
| In-State | $3,720 | $260 | $3,980 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Howard College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Howard College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $5,430 for out-of-state students.
In-state undergrads in Texas pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Howard County Junior College only charges $3,980 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
If you want to know how Howard County Junior College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Howard College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Howard College increased with an average annual rate of 0.08% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $3,987 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Howard County Junior College to be $7,977, and $15,967 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 0.06% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $5,437.
This means an estimated $10,877 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Howard County Junior College, and $21,767 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Howard County Junior College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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