For the academic year 2024-2025, San Antonio's tuition & fees is $5,542 for state residents and $9,952 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its San Antonio's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $9,226 for in-state and $21,384 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to San Antonio is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
The University of Texas at Austin has the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,908 and Houston City College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,460 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to San Antonio is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between San Antonio and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Dallas CollegeDallas, TX | $4,662 | $6,900 | $169 | $250 | $550 | - | $16,052 |
| Houston City CollegeHouston, TX | $4,344 | $5,460 | $121 | $151 | $2,250 | - | $9,330 |
| University of HoustonHouston, TX | $9,717 | $22,547 | $362 | $896 | $1,430 | $11,286 | $11,234 |
| Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX | $5,976 | $7,512 | $249 | $313 | $2,550 | - | $10,756 |
| University of North TexasDenton, TX | $11,309 | $21,149 | $347 | $757 | $1,120 | $11,194 | $11,164 |
| San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio, TX | $5,542 | $9,952 | $180 | $327 | $500 | - | $14,250 |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | $11,450 | $22,930 | $307 | $717 | $760 | $12,630 | $12,850 |
| Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station, TX | $12,995 | $40,124 | $308 | $1,215 | $1,104 | $13,008 | $11,076 |
| The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX | $11,950 | $29,582 | $366 | $989 | $1,000 | $11,228 | $13,092 |
| The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX | $11,688 | $44,908 | $542 | $2,061 | $724 | $14,828 | $14,964 |
| Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX | $11,852 | $24,157 | $298 | $708 | $1,200 | $10,742 | $11,303 |
| Average | $9,226 | $21,384 | $295 | $762 | $1,199 | $12,131 | $12,370 |