UofH 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,699

Cost of attendance at University of Houston in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,891

Cost of attendance at University of Houston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Houston was $14,339. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UofH

UofH net price calculator

$14,339

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UofH for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,339	$141	$11,449	$11,306	$12,937	$18,371	$21,657
2021	$14,480	$1,268 (10%)	$10,533	$10,664	$13,382	$19,533	$21,028
2020	$13,212	$2,790 (17%)	$10,203	$9,925	$12,505	$18,844	$20,129
2019	$16,002	$338 (2%)	$12,955	$13,754	$15,990	$21,421	$22,493
2018	$15,664	$93	$12,929	$13,646	$15,821	$20,811	$22,451
2017	$15,571	$1,512 (11%)	$12,427	$12,653	$15,052	$20,554	$21,486
2016	$14,059	$1,441 (11%)	$11,057	$11,361	$14,180	$19,975	$20,599
2015	$12,618	$252 (2%)	$9,421	$10,501	$14,489	$18,819	$19,936
2014	$12,870	--	$9,643	$10,648	$14,628	$18,641	$19,526

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Houston's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,516	$189	$9,699	$14,450	$1,367
2021	$25,327	$473 (2%)	$9,457	$14,510	$1,360
2020	$24,854	$237	$9,221	$14,295	$1,338
2019	$24,617	$2,964 (11%)	$8,913	$14,404	$1,300
2018	$27,581	$187	$9,706	$16,575	$1,300
2017	$27,394	$775 (3%)	$9,519	$16,575	$1,300
2016	$26,619	$514 (2%)	$8,759	$16,560	$1,300
2015	$26,105	$404 (2%)	$8,605	$16,300	$1,200
2014	$25,701	$707 (3%)	$8,401	$16,100	$1,200
2013	$24,994	--	$8,094	$15,700	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UofH provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 8,397 dormitories available to its students at $5,542 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UofH is $616 per month.
Does UofH provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UofH for one academic year is $4,420, which works out to $491 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UofH estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,367.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UofH estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,049

If living off-campus, with family: $5,046

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,046
How much is UofH application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UofH offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Houston cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$362	$484
For out-of-state students	$870	$992

Housing and Meal

University of Houston offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Houston for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,420	$5,542	N/A	8,397
2021	$4,208	$5,542	N/A	8,397
2020	$3,988	$5,380	N/A	7,200
2019	$3,880	$5,224	N/A	7,200
2018	$3,780	$6,204	N/A	8,008
2017	$3,806	$6,024	N/A	8,008
2016	$4,001	$5,848	N/A	8,008

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Houston during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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