Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Your cost of attendance is derived from data you provided on your FAFSA. The amounts cover your college tuition and basic living expenses.
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2026-27 Undergraduate Fall and Spring
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $9,097 | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| Food & Housing | $5,648 | $11,946 | $12,819 |
| Books* | $1,391 | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,390 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,168 | $2,246 | $2,246 |
| Resident Total | $20,461 | $26,070 | $27,710 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $21,994 | $21,994 | $21,994 |
| Food & Housing | $5,648 | $11,946 | $12,819 |
| Books* | $1,391 | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,390 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,168 | $2,246 | $2,246 |
| Resident Total | $33,358 | $38,967 | $40,607 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
International students on J-1/F-1 Visa, please see Health Insurance costs.
2026-27 Graduate Fall and Spring
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $9,097 | $9,097 | $9,097 |
| Food & Housing | $5,648 | $11,946 | $12,819 |
| Books* | $1,391 | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,390 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,168 | $2,246 | $2,246 |
| Resident Total | $20,461 | $26,070 | $27,710 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $21,994 | $21,994 | $21,994 |
| Food & Housing | $5,648 | $11,946 | $12,819 |
| Books* | $1,391 | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,390 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,168 | $2,246 | $2,246 |
| Resident Total | $33,358 | $38,967 | $40,607 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
International students on J-1/F-1 Visa, please see Health Insurance costs.
2027-2028 Undergraduate Fall and Spring
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $9,497 | $9,497 | $9,497 |
| Food & Housing | $6,798 | $12,325 | $14,536 |
| Books* | $1,153 | $1,153 | $1,153 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,430 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,166 | $2,244 | $2,244 |
| Resident Total | $21,731 | $26,608 | $29,548 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $22,907 | $22,907 | $22,907 |
| Food & Housing | $6,798 | $12,325 | $14,536 |
| Books* | $1,153 | $1,153 | $1,153 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,430 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,166 | $2,244 | $2,244 |
| Resident Total | $35,180 | $40,057 | $42,997 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
International students on J-1/F-1 Visa, please see Health Insurance costs.
2027-2028 Graduate Fall and Spring
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,427 | $6,427 | $6,427 |
| Food & Housing | $6,798 | $12,325 | $14,536 |
| Books* | $864 | $864 | $864 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,430 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,166 | $2,244 | $2,244 |
| Resident Total | $18,412 | $23,290 | $26,228 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
| College Expenses |
AT-HOME | DORM | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $14,975 | $14,975 | $14,975 |
| Food & Housing | $6,798 | $12,325 | $14,536 |
| Books* | $864 | $864 | $864 |
| Transportation* | $2,157 | $1,430 | $2,157 |
| Miscellaneous* | $2,166 | $2,244 | $2,244 |
| Resident Total | $26,961 | $31,839 | $34,777 |
Direct Costs: Direct costs may include tuition and fees, and on-campus food and housing. These are all items you pay directly to TAMUK.
*Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses incurred by you while you attend TAMUK, but not paid to TAMUK. Indirect costs can include transportation, personal expenses and books and supplies. These costs are estimated costs as your personal indirect costs may vary.
International students on J-1/F-1 Visa, please see Health Insurance costs.