by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Coastal Bend College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Coastal Bend College ran $4,776 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $5,226. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals were $696 in-state and $696 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,080 | $4,530 |
| Fees | $696 | $696 |
| Total | $4,776 | $5,226 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Coastal Bend College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Coastal Bend College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Coastal Bend College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Coastal Bend College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Coastal Bend College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,960 | $4,410 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,960 | $4,410 |
| One Year Ago | $4,080 | $4,530 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,080 | $4,530 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at CBC has shifted across recent years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.91%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,867. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.74%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $5,316.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,867 | $5,316 |
| In 2 Years | $4,959 | $5,408 |
| In 3 Years | $5,053 | $5,501 |
| In 4 Years | $5,149 | $5,596 |
| In 5 Years | $5,247 | $5,693 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $21,821, or about $20,028 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Coastal Bend College, visit the Coastal Bend College Financial Aid page.
