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 general fees $2,520 $2,520 $4,380 $4,380
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $1,056 $1,056 $1,056 $1,056
Other fees $72 $72 $72 $72
Food and housing $12,212 $15,264 $12,212 $15,264
Transportation $2,221 $2,221 $2,221 $2,221
Personal and misc. $3,083 $3,083 $3,083 $3,083
Total $21,164 $24,216 $23,024 $26,076

Tuition and general 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.

Other fees: The average cost of lab fees 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 April 27, 2026