by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Howard College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Howard College ran $5,266 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $6,716. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees were $946 in-state and $946 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,320 | $5,770 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Total | $5,266 | $6,716 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Howard College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Howard College costs compare against other schools. 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 |
Relative to the national field, Howard College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Howard College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Howard College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,720 | $5,170 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,020 | $5,470 |
| One Year Ago | $4,320 | $5,770 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,320 | $5,770 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Howard County Junior College has shifted across recent years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 9.82%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,783. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 7.37%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,210.
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 | $5,783 | $7,210 |
| In 2 Years | $6,350 | $7,741 |
| In 3 Years | $6,973 | $8,311 |
| In 4 Years | $7,657 | $8,923 |
| In 5 Years | $8,408 | $9,580 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $32,185, or about $26,763 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Howard College, head to the Howard College Financial Aid page.
