About the Cost of Attendance

 

The cost of attendance (COA), also known as the budget, is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Collin College for a given time period and includes the following components:

  • Tuition and Fees
  • Books and Supplies
  • Housing and Food
  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous 

 

View a more detailed explanation of each category.

 

2025-26 Cost of Attendance

The following charts represent the cost of attendance for a student enrolling in 15 hours each semester for the Fall and Spring semesters.
Note: The Tuition & Fees component will be adjusted to the student's actual enrollment.

Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Housing Food Loan Fees Transportation Miscellaneous Total
In County - Off Campus
$2,160 $2,220 $11,970 $4,176 $40 $3,348 $4,140 $28,054
In County - On Campus
$2,160 $2,220 $5,268 $4,176 $40 $3,348 $4,140 $21,352
In County - With Parent
$2,160 $2,220 $3,663 $4,176 $40 $3,348 $4,140 $19,747