Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $8,357. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Texas residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $2,310 | $4,140 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $8,357 | $10,187 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need may receive a TEXAS Grant at Texas public universities; amounts are set each year and vary by college. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
College Scorecard
COM net price compared with other Texas colleges
COM has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas | $1,300 | — | — |
| 2 | College of the Mainland | $1,342 | 31% | $39,639 |
| 3 | South Texas College | $1,751 | 27% | $36,788 |
| 4 | Dallas College | $3,214 | 32% | $41,714 |
| 5 | Del Mar College | $3,399 | 11% | $38,656 |
| 6 | Texas A & M International University | $3,637 | 46% | $48,386 |
| 7 | Trinity Valley Community College | $4,092 | 27% | $38,567 |
| 8 | Midland College | $4,512 | 23% | $43,958 |
| 9 | San Antonio College | $4,585 | 26% | $39,711 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why COM costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Mainland | — | $1,342 | 31% | $39,639 | This school |
| Grayson College | — | $5,880 | 40% | $40,873 | |
| Odessa College | — | $6,368 | 37% | $42,026 | |
| Galveston College | — | $8,412 | 33% | $37,233 | |
| Weatherford College | — | $9,967 | 35% | $42,397 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
College of the Mainland would cost you $4,538 less per year than Grayson College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at College of the Mainland.
- Grayson College gives aided families $1,971 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | COM | Grayson College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $8,357 | $14,866 | −$6,509 |
| Average grants | −$7,015 | −$8,986 | +$1,971 |
| You pay | $1,342 | $5,880 | −$4,538 |
“+” means COM costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
COM cost questions
How much is tuition at COM?
Tuition and fees are $2,310 a year for Texas residents and $4,140 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending COM?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $8,357 a year for Texas residents living on campus and about $10,187 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at COM?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $1,342 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $1,352; $48–75k pay —; $110k+ pay —. These figures are for Texas residents.
How much debt do COM graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $5,156, and 10.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to College of the Mainland overview