by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Houston-Clear Lake, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake ran $7,770 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $21,114. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,746 in-state and $1,746 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,024 | $19,368 |
| Fees | $1,746 | $1,746 |
| Total | $7,770 | $21,114 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does University of Houston-Clear Lake cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how University of Houston-Clear Lake tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Houston-Clear Lake is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the University of Houston-Clear Lake Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,024 | $19,320 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,024 | $19,320 |
| One Year Ago | $6,024 | $19,608 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,024 | $19,368 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UH Clear Lake has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition declined relative to the prior year, which is unusual and may reflect a restated figure.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.31%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,794. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.20%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $21,155.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,794 | $21,155 |
| In 2 Years | $7,818 | $21,196 |
| In 3 Years | $7,842 | $21,237 |
| In 4 Years | $7,866 | $21,278 |
| In 5 Years | $7,890 | $21,319 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $84,866, or about $31,320 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Houston-Clear Lake, check out the University of Houston-Clear Lake Financial Aid page.
