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

-2.39%

In-State

-1.88%

Out-of-State

Laredo's tuition & fees has increased from $5,858 (2015) to $5,748 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 1.88% over the past 10 years.

Laredo'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 5.40% from 2015 ($18,469).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Laredo's COA is $19,467, which is same as last year cost.

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

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 1.88% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,648. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Laredo College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,610$5,858-
2016-17$4,980$6,2286.32%
2017-18$4,500$5,748-7.71%
2018-19$4,500$5,748
2019-20$4,500$5,748
2020-21$4,480$5,728-0.35%
2021-22$4,500$5,7480.35%
2022-23$4,500$5,748
2023-24$4,500$5,748
2024-25$4,500$5,748
Laredo College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,800, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,800-
2016-17$1,800
2017-18$1,800
2018-19$1,800
2019-20$1,800
2020-21$1,800
2021-22$5,748219.33%
2022-23$1,800-68.68%
2023-24$1,800
2024-25$1,800

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 4.99% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Laredo College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$10,811-
2016-17$10,8240.12%
2017-18$10,9321.00%
2018-19$11,1291.80%
2019-20$10,813-2.84%
2020-21$11,3124.61%
2021-22$11,3670.49%
2022-23$11,9194.86%
2023-24$11,919
2024-25$11,919

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Laredo College$5,748
($4,500)		$5,748
($4,500)		-
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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