Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Coastal Bend College is $4,793 for Texas residents and $5,243 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 6.09% for Texas residents and increased by 5.54% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($5,308) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,140.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for CBC is $5,085 for Texas residents and $5,533 for out-of-state students which is a 5.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 6.09% for Texas residents and increased by 5.54% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $9,508 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 14.64% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 19.66% compared to the previous year.
CBC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $4,518 |
$4,968 | $8,294 |
2023-2024 | $4,793 | $5,243 | $9,508 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 6.09% | 5.54% | 14.64% |
2024-2025 | $5,085 | $5,533 | $10,900 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CBC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $140 for Texas residents and $155 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $132 | $147 |
---|
2023-2024 | $140 | $155 |
---|
2024-2025 | $148 | $163 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Coastal Bend College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Coastal Bend College and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Coastal Bend College | $4,793 | $5,243 |
---|
Houston Community College | $4,344 | $5,460 |
---|
Tarrant County College District | $3,402 | $8,235 |
---|
El Paso Community College | $3,274 | $5,314 |
---|
Richland College | $3,330 | $5,220 |
---|
Blinn College District | $6,350 | $11,030 |