UH Clear Lake Housing Costs

$4,590 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at UH Clear Lake?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend University of Houston-Clear Lake.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at UH Clear Lake

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,440 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,200. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at University of Houston-Clear Lake budgeted around $22,878 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$17,096	$18,992
— Housing	$6,440
— Meals	$4,200
Other Living Expenses	$4,590	$4,590
Books and Supplies	$1,192	$1,192
Total	$22,878	$24,774

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Projected Four-Year Total: $83,652

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $83,652 in room, board and other essentials.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$19,988
Two Years Ago	$14,216
One Year Ago	$15,604
Most Recent Year (2026)	$17,096
One Year From Now *	$16,271
Two Years From Now *	$15,486
Three Years From Now *	$14,739
Four Years From Now *	$14,028

* estimated

Most recently, the room and board figure fell, which sometimes reflects revised reporting rather than a true price cut.

Budget for Annual Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at UH Clear Lake

Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.