How much does it cost?

Affordable living

Living on campus is more than fun – it can also be very affordable. In fact, SFA room and board expenses are highly competitive. In many cases, the cost of living at SFA is lower than other similar institutions in the state of Texas.

Room & Board Comparison
SFA	$8,868
Sam Houston State University	$8,708
Texas A&M University, College Station	$9,522
Texas State University	$7,940
University of Texas at Austin	$11,456
University of Texas at Tyler	$11,334

Source: http://www.collegefactual.com

Residence Hall rates

Housing rates range from $1,864 to $5,106 per semester. The actual cost depends on your choice of residence hall. Here’s a closer look at housing rates:

	Rate / Semester
Griffith Hall	$1,864
Hall 10	$1,864
Hall 14	$1,933
Hall 16	$1,933
Hall 20	$2,500
Kerr Hall	$1,864
Lumberjack Landing	$3,145
Lumberjack Lodge	$3,821 - $3,599
Lumberjack Village	$2,801 - $5,106
Mays Hall	$1,864
North Hall	$2,118
South Hall	$2,118
Steen Hall	$2,378
Wisely Hall	$2,097

On campus housing is also available during the “Maymester”, summer sessions and over the spring, Thanksgiving and winter breaks at a lower, discounted rate.

	Rate / Break
Maymester	$329
Summer I	$621 - $874
Summer II	$621 - $874
Winter Break	$10 / night
Spring Break	$10 / night
Easter Break	$40 (full break)
Thanksgiving Break	$40 (full break)

Other expenses

Make sure you budget for these other room and board expenses:

Parking permit	$60 - $800 / academic year
Meal plan	$3,322 - $3,804 / academic year
Additional Dining Dollars	Discretionary