by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at University of Houston-Downtown, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
In this report, you’ll find:
In-state part-time students are charged $255 for every credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $666 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $255 | $666 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at University of Houston-Downtown are listed below.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,456 in-state and $1,456 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,252 | $16,092 |
| Fees | $1,456 | $1,456 |
| Total | $7,708 | $17,548 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board.
Tuition at University of Houston-Downtown has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,252 | $16,068 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,252 | $16,068 |
| One Year Ago | $6,252 | $16,332 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,252 | $16,092 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.
For more on financial aid at University of Houston-Downtown, take a look at the University of Houston-Downtown Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the University of Houston-Downtown Tuition & Fees page.