Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Texas schools with tuition changes from last year at Texas colleges tuition change page.
CBC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,518 $4,968$8,294
2023-2024$4,793$5,243$9,508
Change % 2023-20246.09%5.54%14.64%
2024-2025$5,085$5,533$10,900
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Coastal Bend College - COA
Coastal Bend College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Coastal Bend College - Room and Board Coost Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$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.
Coastal Bend College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Coastal Bend College - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-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

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Coastal Bend College.
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Coastal Bend College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$4,793$2,600$9,508$5,243$2,600 $9,508
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