How much has Texas Southmost's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -29.32% from 2012 ($29,889), where Texas Southmost's current cost is $21,125. In 2024, the COA is increased by 7.94% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $13,541 (2012) to $4,948 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 59.33% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2023) at Texas Southmost College.
Texas Southmost's tuition increase rate is lower than the Texas's average increase rate of 30.58%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Texas Southmost College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased -29.32% for that period where the last year costs were $21,125. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 59.33% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $4,948. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Texas Southmost College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$5,116$13,541-
2013-14$4,920$13,653 0.83%
2014-15$5,282$14,744 7.99%
2015-16$4,398$5,598 -62.03%
2016-17$4,398$5,598 0.00%
2017-18$4,398$5,598 0.00%
2018-19$3,198$4,398 -21.44%
2019-20$3,148$3,748 -14.78%
2020-21$3,148$3,748 0.00%
2021-22$3,748$4,948 32.02%
2022-23$3,747$4,948 0.00%
2023-24$3,748$4,948 0.00%
Texas Southmost College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,464, and it has increased 16.38% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,258-
2013-14$1,278 1.59%
2014-15$1,196 -6.42%
2015-16$800 -33.11%
2016-17$760 -5.00%
2017-18$1,120 47.37%
2018-19$5,598 399.82%
2019-20$4,948 -11.61%
2020-21$4,948 0.00%
2021-22$4,948 0.00%
2022-23$1,680 -66.05%
2023-24$1,464 -12.86%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased -5.79% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Texas Southmost College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$10,374-
2013-14$7,192 1.57%
2014-15$8,797 -37.57%
2015-16$3,682 3.39%
2016-17$4,032 6.63%
2017-18$4,032 3.58%
2018-19- -100.02%
2019-20--
2020-21--
2021-22$4,239-
2022-23$4,239 -0.01%
2023-24$4,300 13.68%
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