Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Messenger is $11,200. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.45% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $14,161.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $11,362 which is a 1.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,181 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 21.34% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 32.18% 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.
Messenger Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,040$14,159
2023-2024$11,200$17,181
Change % 2023-20241.45%21.34%
2024-2025$11,362$20,848
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Messenger College - COA
Messenger College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Messenger 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 Messenger. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $401.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$395
2023-2024$401
2024-2025$407
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.
Messenger College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Messenger College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Messenger College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Messenger College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Messenger College$11,200
Baylor University$54,844
Texas Christian University$57,220
Southern Methodist University$64,460
Rice University$58,128
University of the Incarnate Word$35,660

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Messenger?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Messenger is $43,369.
Since the tuition & fees at Messenger College have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$11,055$10,912$10,771$10,631$43,369
Class of 2029Fall 2025$10,912$10,771$10,631$10,494$42,807
Class of 2030Fall 2026$10,771$10,631$10,494$10,358$42,253
Class of 2031Fall 2027$10,631$10,494$10,358$10,224$41,706
Class of 2032Fall 2028$10,494$10,358$10,224$10,091$41,166

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $132,710.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Messenger College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$31,095$32,410$33,833$35,372$132,710
Class of 2029Fall 2025$32,410$33,833$35,372$37,035$138,650
Class of 2030Fall 2026$33,833$35,372$37,035$38,831$145,071
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,372$37,035$38,831$40,770$152,008
Class of 2032Fall 2028$37,035$38,831$40,770$42,862$159,498

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $97,718.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Messenger College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$22,347$23,662$25,085$26,624$97,718
Class of 2029Fall 2025$23,662$25,085$26,624$28,287$103,658
Class of 2030Fall 2026$25,085$26,624$28,287$30,083$110,079
Class of 2031Fall 2027$26,624$28,287$30,083$32,022$117,016
Class of 2032Fall 2028$28,287$30,083$32,022$34,114$124,506

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 Messenger College.
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Messenger College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,200$1,500 $17,181

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