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