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

20.66%

In-State

16.03%

Out-of-State

Alvin CC's tuition & fees has increased from $3,794 (2015) to $4,402 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 16.03% over the past 10 years.

Alvin CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Texas's average increase rate of 5.09%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 14.17% from 2015 ($17,677).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Alvin CC's COA is $20,182, which is increased by 2.69% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Alvin CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 16.03% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,720. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Alvin Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,594$3,794-
2016-17$2,642$3,8421.27%
2017-18$2,726$3,8780.94%
2018-19$2,784$3,9361.50%
2019-20$2,786$3,9380.05%
2020-21$2,834$4,0101.83%
2021-22$2,834$4,010
2022-23$2,834$4,010
2023-24$3,058$4,3307.98%
2024-25$3,130$4,4021.66%
Alvin Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,104, and it has increased 18.54% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,775-
2016-17$1,7780.17%
2017-18$1,7950.96%
2018-19$1,795
2019-20$1,795
2020-21$1,795
2021-22$4,010123.40%
2022-23$1,882-53.07%
2023-24$2,0438.55%
2024-25$2,1042.99%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 5.80% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Alvin Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,108-
2016-17$12,1270.16%
2017-18$12,1500.19%
2018-19$12,150
2019-20$12,150
2020-21$12,150
2021-22$12,2080.48%
2022-23$12,8024.87%
2023-24$13,2803.73%
2024-25$13,6762.98%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Alvin Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Alvin Community College$4,402
($3,130)		$4,330
($3,058)		1.66%
Texas A&M University-College Station$40,124
($12,995)		$40,328
($12,841)		-0.51%
Lone Star College System$7,512
($5,976)		$6,960
($5,544)		7.93%
Dallas College$6,900
($4,662)		$6,000
($4,050)		15.00%
The University of Texas at Austin$44,908
($11,688)		$42,778
($11,678)		4.98%
Houston City College$5,460
($4,344)		$5,460
($4,344)		-

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