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

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 38.49% from 2012 ($19,134), where WTAMU's current cost is $26,499. In 2024, the COA is decreased by -1.53% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,028 (2012) to $10,996 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 116.03% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $5,998 (year 2012) to $8,574 (year 2024). The 2024 tuition & fees are the same as last year (2023) at West Texas A & M University.
WTAMU's tuition increase rate is higher than the Texas's average increase rate of 30.58%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher 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 West Texas A & M University over the past 12 years. The COA has increased 38.49% for that period where the last year costs were $26,499. 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 increased 116.03% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $10,996. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at West Texas A & M University over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$6,308$7,028$5,458$5,998-
2013-14$6,500$7,220$5,796$6,336 2.73%
2014-15$6,782$7,538$5,938$6,488 4.40%
2015-16$6,918$7,691$6,043$6,603 2.03%
2016-17$7,444$8,560$6,349$7,028 11.30%
2017-18$7,586$8,689$6,456$7,145 1.51%
2018-19$7,935$9,304$6,733$7,560 7.08%
2019-20$8,135$9,541$6,882$7,727 2.55%
2020-21$8,456$9,903$7,149$8,013 3.79%
2021-22$9,202$11,208$7,282$8,574 13.18%
2022-23$9,100$10,996$7,284$8,574 -1.89%
2023-24$9,101$10,996$7,284$8,574 0.00%
West Texas A & M University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has increased 20.00% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,000-
2013-14$1,000 0.00%
2014-15$1,000 0.00%
2015-16$1,000 0.00%
2016-17$1,000 0.00%
2017-18$1,000 0.00%
2018-19$1,000 0.00%
2019-20$1,000 0.00%
2020-21$1,000 0.00%
2021-22$1,200 20.00%
2022-23$1,200 0.00%
2023-24$1,200 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 23.41% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 1.91% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at West Texas A & M University.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$11,106$11,406-
2013-14$11,654$11,962 4.93%
2014-15$11,918$12,230 2.27%
2015-16$12,038$12,350 1.01%
2016-17$12,350$12,350 2.59%
2017-18$12,350$12,350 0.00%
2018-19$12,350$12,350 0.00%
2019-20$12,350$12,350 0.00%
2020-21$12,350$12,350 0.00%
2021-22$13,804$13,804 11.77%
2022-23$14,714$14,714 6.59%
2023-24$14,303$14,303 -2.79%
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