Paying for University of Houston

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$9,711 0.12%	$22,191 1.37%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,749 0.23%	$19,109 1.26%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Houston (U of Houston) are $9,711 for Texas residents and $22,191 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,585. It could cover 43.19% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,149 for Texas residents and $29,629 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Houston's 4-year tuition is $39,483 for Texas residents and $90,067 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $112,325 for Texas residents and $162,909 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 is $9,711 for Texas residents and $22,191 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.12% for Texas residents and increased by 1.37% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Houston is $9,723 for Texas residents and $22,495 for out-of-state students, a 1.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Houston Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,699	$21,891	$14,668
2023-2024	$9,711	$22,191	$15,467
Change % 2023-2024	0.12%	1.37%	5.45%
2024-2025	$9,723	$22,495	$16,310

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,749 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,109. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Houston is $9,771 for Texas residents and $19,350 for out-of-state students , a 1.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

University of Houston has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $34,942 for in-state and $50,132 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Houston Law Center page. The medical school tuition is $24,268 for in-state and $37,368 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine page.

U of Houston Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,727	$18,871	$14,668
2023-2024	$9,749	$19,109	$15,467
Change % 2023-2024	0.23%	1.26%	5.45%
2024-2025	$9,771	$19,350	$16,310

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 U of Houston. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $362 for Texas residents and $882 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $485 for Texas residents and $1,005 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$362	$870
	2023-2024	$362	$882
	2024-2025	$362	$894
Graduate	2022-2023	$484	$992
	2023-2024	$485	$1,005
	2024-2025	$486	$1,018

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,467 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.45% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.97% compared to the previous year.

The U of Houston's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,734 for state residents and $39,214 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,102 for state residents and $40,582 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Houston
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$9,711
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$22,191
Room & Board	$10,830	$11,022
Personal Expenses	$4,637	$5,813
Books & Supplies	$1,556
COA (In-State)	$26,734	$28,102
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,214	$40,582

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.

U of Houston Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Houston?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Houston is $39,483 for Texas residents and $90,067 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Houston have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

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.

U of Houston 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$9,775	$9,838	$9,903	$9,968	$39,483
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,321	$22,451	$22,582	$22,714	$90,067
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$9,838	$9,903	$9,968	$10,033	$39,741
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,451	$22,582	$22,714	$22,846	$90,592
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,903	$9,968	$10,033	$10,098	$40,001
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,582	$22,714	$22,846	$22,979	$91,121
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,968	$10,033	$10,098	$10,164	$40,263
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,714	$22,846	$22,979	$23,114	$91,653
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,033	$10,098	$10,164	$10,231	$40,526
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,846	$22,979	$23,114	$23,248	$92,187

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 $112,325 for Texas residents and $162,909 for out-of-state students.

U of Houston 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,260	$27,798	$28,298	$28,810	$112,325
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,806	$40,411	$41,030	$41,662	$162,909
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,798	$28,351	$28,863	$29,387	$114,562
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$40,411	$41,030	$41,662	$42,310	$165,413
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,351	$28,916	$29,441	$29,978	$116,854
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$41,030	$41,662	$42,310	$42,972	$167,973
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,916	$29,496	$30,033	$30,583	$119,203
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$41,662	$42,310	$42,972	$43,649	$170,593
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,496	$30,091	$30,641	$31,204	$121,611
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$42,310	$42,972	$43,649	$44,342	$173,272

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% 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 $73,985 for Texas residents and $124,569 for out-of-state students.

U of Houston 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,675	$18,213	$18,713	$19,225	$73,985
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,221	$30,826	$31,445	$32,077	$124,569
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,213	$18,766	$19,278	$19,802	$76,222
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,826	$31,445	$32,077	$32,725	$127,073
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,766	$19,331	$19,856	$20,393	$78,514
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,445	$32,077	$32,725	$33,387	$129,633
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,331	$19,911	$20,448	$20,998	$80,863
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,077	$32,725	$33,387	$34,064	$132,253
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,911	$20,506	$21,056	$21,619	$83,271
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,725	$33,387	$34,064	$34,757	$134,932

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Houston	$9,711	$22,191
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	$12,906	$28,240
Temple University	$21,991	$37,248
University of South Florida	$6,410	$17,324
University of Louisville	$12,828	$29,174
University of Connecticut	$20,366	$43,034