Big Spring, TX · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Howard College (in-state) | $2,766 | — |
| TX average | $14,418 | -81% |
| National average | $18,082 | -85% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $2,766 | $11,064 |
| Out-of-state | $6,716 | $26,864 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Howard College ranks 26 by in-state tuition among the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 143% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Howard College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Ranger College | $2,766 |
| Southwest College for the Deaf | $2,766 |
| South Plains College | $2,731 |
| Dallas College | $2,730 |
In-state tuition at Howard College is $2,766 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,716.
Howard College in-state tuition is 81% below the TX average of $14,418.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Howard College is 85% below that.
$2,766 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Howard College comes to about $11,064 for an in-state student and $26,864 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Howard College ranks 26 out of the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.