Cost of Attendance

Average Annual Cost of Attendance

Academic year costs for fall and spring.

  In District
at Home with Parents
In District
Off-Campus
Out of District
at Home with Parents
Out of District
Off-Campus
Tuition and fees
(27 hours)
$1,796 $1,796 $3,470 $3,470
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,866 $1,866 $1,866 $1,866
Food and housing $5,617 $10,980 $5,617 $10,980
Transportation $3,072 $3,072 $3,072 $3,072
Personal and misc. $2,482 $2,482 $2,482 $2,482
Total $14,832 $20,196 $16,507 $21,870

Tuition and fees: View a full breakdown of our tuition and fees.

Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment: The average cost of books, course materials, supplies, and equipments for a typical student for an entire academic year.

Food and housing: An estimate of what it costs to live in Tarrant County while attending TCC. Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances.

Transportation: Average cost for transportation from residence to attend classes at TCC.

Personal and misc.: Average costs for expenses such as clothing and other personal expenses.

Total: Totals reflect 9 months of full-time enrollment. The cost of attendance (COA) for students attending less than full time and/or less than 9 months will be adjusted accordingly.

Updated February 06, 2024