How much has Austin Community College District's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

-6.84%

In-State

-6.61%

Out-of-State

Austin Community College District's tuition & fees has increased from $11,340 (2015) to $10,590 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 6.61% over the past 10 years.

Austin Community College District's tuition increase rate is lower than the Texas's average increase rate of 5.09%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower 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 38.28% from 2015 ($25,628).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Austin Community College District's COA is $35,438, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to Austin Community College District's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$23,498$25,628-
2016-17 --$25,370$27,5607.54%
2017-18 --$25,370$27,560
2018-19 --$26,526$28,7164.19%
2019-20 --$26,526$28,716
2020-21 --$26,526$28,716
2021-22 --$33,666$35,67624.24%
2022-23 --$24,276$26,286-26.32%
2023-24 --$33,428$35,43834.82%
2024-25 --$33,428$35,438
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 6.61% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $10,050. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Austin Community College District over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$9,210$11,340-
2016-17$10,890$13,08015.34%
2017-18$10,890$13,080
2018-19$10,830$13,020-0.46%
2019-20$10,830$13,020
2020-21$10,830$13,020
2021-22$8,580$10,590-18.66%
2022-23$8,580$10,590
2023-24$8,580$10,590
2024-25$8,580$10,590
Austin Community College District 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 not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$10,590782.50%
2022-23$1,200-88.67%
2023-24$1,200
2024-25$1,200

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 61.00% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Austin Community College District.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$13,088-
2016-17$13,2801.47%
2017-18$13,280
2018-19$14,4969.16%
2019-20$14,496
2020-21$14,496
2021-22$14,496
2022-23$14,496
2023-24$23,64863.13%
2024-25$23,648

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Austin Community College District$10,590
($8,580)		$10,590
($8,580)		-
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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