Paying for University of Houston-Clear Lake

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,322 8.11%	$22,506 7.20%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,468 -1.31%	$19,080 0.47%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) are $8,322 for Texas residents and $22,506 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at UHCL.

76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,394. It could cover 28.41% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,558 for Texas residents and $32,742 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UHCL's 4-year tuition is $35,384 for Texas residents and $94,495 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $91,344 for Texas residents and $150,455 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $8,322 for Texas residents and $22,506 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 8.11% for Texas residents and increased by 7.20% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UHCL is $8,997 for Texas residents and $24,127 for out-of-state students, a 7.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UHCL Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,698	$20,994	$14,216
2023-2024	$8,322	$22,506	$15,604
Change % 2023-2024	8.11%	7.20%	9.76%
2024-2025	$8,997	$24,127	$17,128

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,468 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,080. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UHCL is $9,344 for Texas residents and $19,170 for out-of-state students , a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UHCL Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,594	$18,990	$14,216
2023-2024	$9,468	$19,080	$15,604
Change % 2023-2024	-1.31%	0.47%	9.76%
2024-2025	$9,344	$19,170	$17,128

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UHCL. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $275 for Texas residents and $866 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $440 for Texas residents and $974 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$251	$805
	2023-2024	$275	$866
	2024-2025	$301	$932
Graduate	2022-2023	$440	$962
	2023-2024	$440	$974
	2024-2025	$440	$986

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,604 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.76% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year.

The UHCL's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,952 for state residents and $39,136 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,662 for state residents and $41,846 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UHCL
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,322
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$22,506
Room & Board	$11,014	$13,724
Personal Expenses	$4,590	$4,590
Books & Supplies	$1,026
COA (In-State)	$24,952	$27,662
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,136	$41,846

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UHCL?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UHCL is $35,384 for Texas residents and $94,495 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UHCL 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,527	$8,736	$8,951	$9,171	$35,384
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,945	$23,392	$23,847	$24,312	$94,495
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,736	$8,951	$9,171	$9,396	$36,253
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$23,392	$23,847	$24,312	$24,786	$96,336
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,951	$9,171	$9,396	$9,627	$37,144
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$23,847	$24,312	$24,786	$25,269	$98,213
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,171	$9,396	$9,627	$9,863	$38,057
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$24,312	$24,786	$25,269	$25,761	$100,127
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,396	$9,627	$9,863	$10,106	$38,992
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$24,786	$25,269	$25,761	$26,263	$102,078

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $91,344 for Texas residents and $150,455 for out-of-state students.

UHCL 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,026	$23,182	$22,478	$21,841	$91,344
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$38,444	$37,838	$37,312	$36,861	$150,455
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,182	$22,415	$21,778	$21,205	$88,410
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$37,838	$37,312	$36,861	$36,482	$148,493
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,415	$21,720	$21,147	$20,633	$85,756
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$37,312	$36,861	$36,482	$36,170	$146,825
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,720	$21,093	$20,579	$20,121	$83,365
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,861	$36,482	$36,170	$35,922	$145,435
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$21,093	$20,529	$20,071	$19,666	$81,221
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,482	$36,170	$35,922	$35,733	$144,307

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $65,768 for Texas residents and $124,879 for out-of-state students.

UHCL 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,632	$16,788	$16,084	$15,447	$65,768
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,050	$31,444	$30,918	$30,467	$124,879
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,788	$16,021	$15,384	$14,811	$62,834
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,444	$30,918	$30,467	$30,088	$122,917
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,021	$15,326	$14,753	$14,239	$60,180
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,918	$30,467	$30,088	$29,776	$121,249
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,326	$14,699	$14,185	$13,727	$57,789
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,467	$30,088	$29,776	$29,528	$119,859
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,699	$14,135	$13,677	$13,272	$55,645
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,088	$29,776	$29,528	$29,339	$118,731

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Houston-Clear Lake	$8,322	$22,506
Texas A & M University-College Station	$12,841	$40,328
Lone Star College System	$5,544	$6,960
Dallas College	$4,050	$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Houston Community College	$4,344	$5,460