Coastal Bend College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,518

Cost of attendance at Coastal Bend College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,968

Cost of attendance at Coastal Bend College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Coastal Bend College was $3,917. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College net price calculator

$3,917

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Coastal Bend College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$3,917	$631 (14%)	$2,161	$3,687	$5,927	$9,065	$9,490
2021	$4,548	$145 (3%)	$2,743	$4,099	$5,720	$8,946	$10,596
2020	$4,403	$3,516 (44%)	$3,863	$4,226	$6,962	$9,013	$10,578
2019	$7,919	$194 (3%)	$7,753	$7,572	$9,368	$10,702	$10,505
2018	$7,725	$516 (6%)	$7,441	$7,552	$9,322	$10,027	$10,144
2017	$8,241	$796 (11%)	$7,834	$8,157	$9,384	$10,261	$10,293
2016	$7,445	$744 (9%)	$7,486	$8,037	$9,293	$10,138	$10,336
2015	$8,189	$2,852 (53%)	$7,793	$8,129	$9,417	$10,320	$9,941
2014	$5,337	--	$7,019	$7,283	$8,199	$9,400	$9,925

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Coastal Bend College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$17,019	$25	$4,518	$10,501	$2,000
2021	$16,994	$322 (2%)	$4,493	$10,501	$2,000
2020	$17,316	$2,169 (14%)	$4,506	$10,810	$2,000
2019	$15,147	$1,542 (11%)	$2,646	$10,501	$2,000
2018	$13,605	$134	$2,646	$8,959	$2,000
2017	$13,471	$14	$2,646	$8,825	$2,000
2016	$13,457	$298 (2%)	$2,646	$8,811	$2,000
2015	$13,159	$1,870 (12%)	$2,646	$8,513	$2,000
2014	$15,029	$2,911 (24%)	$4,556	$8,473	$2,000
2013	$12,118	--	$1,776	$8,342	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Coastal Bend College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $5,500 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Coastal Bend College is $611 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Coastal Bend College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Coastal Bend College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,094

If living off-campus, with family: $2,209

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,712
How much is Coastal Bend College application fees?: Coastal Bend College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Coastal Bend College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Coastal Bend College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$132	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$147	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**Coastal Bend College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Coastal Bend College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$5,500	19	172
2021	N/A	N/A	$5,100	19	172
2020	$3,300	$1,800	N/A	19	180
2019	$3,300	$1,800	N/A	19	175
2018	$3,300	$1,800	N/A	19	175
2017	$3,300	$1,800	N/A	19	174
2016	$3,300	$1,800	N/A	19	174

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Coastal Bend College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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