How much has Tarrant County College District's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

71.37%

In-State

70.12%

Out-of-State

Tarrant County College District's tuition & fees has increased from $4,920 (2015) to $8,370 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 70.12% over the past 10 years.

Tarrant County College District'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 46.93% from 2015 ($19,896).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Tarrant County College District's COA is $29,234, which is increased by 16.07% from last year.

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

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 70.12% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $8,370. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Tarrant County College District over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$2,064$4,920-
2016-17$2,544$6,12024.39%
2017-18$2,862$6,88512.50%
2018-19$3,132$7,5609.80%
2019-20$3,402$8,2358.93%
2020-21$3,402$8,235
2021-22$3,402$8,235
2022-23$3,402$8,235
2023-24$3,402$8,235
2024-25$3,537$8,3701.64%
Tarrant County College District Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,350, and it has decreased -13.41% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,559-
2016-17$1,5610.13%
2017-18$1,5771.02%
2018-19$1,6051.78%
2019-20$1,605
2020-21$1,6311.62%
2021-22$8,235404.90%
2022-23$1,719-79.13%
2023-24$1,719
2024-25$1,350-21.47%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 39.96% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Tarrant County College District.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$13,417-
2016-17$13,4380.16%
2017-18$13,5731.00%
2018-19$13,8181.81%
2019-20$13,818
2020-21$14,4584.63%
2021-22$14,5270.48%
2022-23$15,2334.86%
2023-24$15,233
2024-25$19,51428.10%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Tarrant County College District$8,370
($3,537)		$8,235
($3,402)		1.64%
El Paso Community College$5,314
($3,274)		$5,314
($3,274)		-
Richland College$5,220
($3,330)		$5,220
($3,330)		-
Blinn College District$11,370
($6,690)		$11,030
($6,350)		3.08%
Eastfield College$5,220
($3,330)		$5,220
($3,330)		-
Brookhaven College$5,220
($3,330)		$5,220
($3,330)		-

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