Calculating Costs

Calculating Cost

Tuition and Fees – The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical student based on enrolling for 30 hours per year.  The actual costs that a student incurs will vary depending on the student’s degree or certificate program.

Books and Supplies – The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for an entire academic year.

Room and Board – A reasonable estimate of what it would cost to live in Odessa while attending school.  Actual costs may vary by individual choices related to location and circumstances.

Transportation – An estimate of the cost of commuting between home and classes.  Dorm students’ transportation costs are an estimate of one round trip between home and school each semester.  Actual costs may vary depending on distance traveled and means of transportation.

Personal and Misc. – An estimate of other everyday living expenses not covered by the other categories such as internet usage expenses, participation costs of campus activities, health and hygiene related costs etc.

Net Price Calculator using 2008-2009 estimates.