Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at University of Houston-Clear Lake, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $275 per credit. Out-of-state part-time students pay $856 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $275 | $856 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake are shown below.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,746 in-state and $1,746 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,024 | $19,368 |
| Fees | $1,746 | $1,746 |
| Total | $7,770 | $21,114 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board.
Here’s how tuition at University of Houston-Clear Lake has shifted over the past few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For a breakdown of aid offered at University of Houston-Clear Lake, check out the University of Houston-Clear Lake Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the University of Houston-Clear Lake Tuition & Fees page.