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Can You Afford University of Houston?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UH’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $12,113 & $36,847

Worried about paying the full cost of $36,847 to attend University of Houston? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Texas, the university offers a discount of 56.4% off tuition and fees. Also, 78.4% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $9,677. Students from low-income families receive an average of $12,518 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Texas (no aid)

Tuition and fees$9,457
+ Room and board$9,750
+ Other expenses$5,424
Total cost$24,631
Affordability Score (55 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Texas (with average aid)

Total cost$24,631
- Grants and scholarships$9,677
Net price$14,954
Affordability Score (68 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Texas

Total cost$24,631
- Grants and scholarships$12,518
Net price$12,113
Affordability Score (72 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$21,673
+ Room and board$9,750
+ Other expenses$5,424
Total cost$36,847
Affordability Score (37 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$36,847
- Grants and scholarships$9,677
Net price$27,170
Affordability Score (33 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$36,847
- Grants and scholarships$12,518
Net price$24,329
Affordability Score (30 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UH.

Projected Costs Between $58,920 and $210,251 For a Four Year Degree. Between $27,831 and $104,152 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Houston in 2020 - 2021 was $24,631. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $25,321 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $26,391, for a bachelor degree candidate ($25,672 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $103,413 over the course of four years ($50,993 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $152,250 based on a yearly growth rate of 0.9%. The expected two-year cost is $75,420.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Houston

Cost With Interest for Residents of Texas

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.6%1.4%
Freshman year$13,531$16,349$25,321
Senior year$14,301$17,094$25,672
Total 2-year net price$27,831$33,443$50,993
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$10,603$12,741$19,426
Total monthly payment$320$385$587
Total amount paid$38,434$46,184$70,419
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.6%1.4%
Freshman year$13,531$16,349$25,321
Senior year$15,974$18,689$26,391
Total 4-year net price$58,920$70,006$103,413
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$22,446$26,670$39,397
Total monthly payment$678$806$1,190
Total amount paid$81,366$96,676$142,810

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.3%0.9%
Freshman year$25,025$27,865$37,536
Senior year$25,380$28,218$37,885
Total 2-year net price$50,405$56,083$75,420
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$19,202$21,366$28,732
Total monthly payment$580$645$868
Total amount paid$69,608$77,448$104,152
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*1.3%0.9%
Freshman year$25,025$27,865$37,536
Senior year$26,106$28,940$38,593
Total 4-year net price$102,252$113,599$152,250
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$38,954$43,277$58,001
Total monthly payment$1,177$1,307$1,752
Total amount paid$141,206$156,876$210,251

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Houston.

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