by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Odessa College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Odessa College came in at $4,032 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $4,926. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $792 in-state and $792 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,240 | $4,134 |
| Fees | $792 | $792 |
| Total | $4,032 | $4,926 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Odessa College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Odessa College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Odessa College sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Odessa College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Odessa College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,952 | $3,849 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,120 | $4,014 |
| One Year Ago | $3,120 | $4,014 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,240 | $4,134 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Odessa College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $5,073 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse 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 4.80%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,225. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.83%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $5,114.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,225 | $5,114 |
| In 2 Years | $4,427 | $5,310 |
| In 3 Years | $4,639 | $5,513 |
| In 4 Years | $4,861 | $5,724 |
| In 5 Years | $5,094 | $5,943 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $21,661, compared with about $18,152 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Odessa College, head to the Odessa College Financial Aid page.
