by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend University of Houston-Victoria, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Attendance costs at University of Houston-Victoria ranged from $21,179.00 and up to $31,019.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: near $21,179.00 in-state against $31,019.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $7,149.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,030.00 |
| Total cost | $21,179.00 |
| That is 10% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,179.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,292.00 |
| Net price | $7,887.00 |
| That is 59% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,179.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,084.00 |
| Net price | $5,095.00 |
| That is 74% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $16,989.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,030.00 |
| Total cost | $31,019.00 |
| That is 61% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,019.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,292.00 |
| Net price | $17,727.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,019.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,084.00 |
| Net price | $14,935.00 |
| That is 22% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The projections below extend the current annual cost across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $5,095.00 | $7,887.00 | $21,179.00 |
| Senior year | $5,095.00 | $7,887.00 | $21,179.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $20,380.00 | $31,548.00 | $84,716.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,764.00 | $12,019.00 | $32,274.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $235.00 | $363.00 | $975.00 |
| Total amount paid | $28,144.00 | $43,567.00 | $116,990.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $5,095.00 | $7,887.00 | $21,179.00 |
| Senior year | $5,095.00 | $7,887.00 | $21,179.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $10,190.00 | $15,774.00 | $42,358.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,882.00 | $6,009.00 | $16,137.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $117.00 | $182.00 | $487.00 |
| Total amount paid | $14,072.00 | $21,783.00 | $58,495.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $14,935.00 | $17,727.00 | $31,019.00 |
| Senior year | $14,935.00 | $17,727.00 | $31,019.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $59,740.00 | $70,908.00 | $124,076.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,759.00 | $27,013.00 | $47,268.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $687.00 | $816.00 | $1,428.00 |
| Total amount paid | $82,499.00 | $97,921.00 | $171,344.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $14,935.00 | $17,727.00 | $31,019.00 |
| Senior year | $14,935.00 | $17,727.00 | $31,019.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $29,870.00 | $35,454.00 | $62,038.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,379.00 | $13,507.00 | $23,634.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $344.00 | $408.00 | $714.00 |
| Total amount paid | $41,249.00 | $48,961.00 | $85,672.00 |
| See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section. |
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $8,109.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,624.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,329.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,764.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,767.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,553.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,307.00 |
Run your own numbers with the University of Houston-Victoria Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at University of Houston-Victoria amounts to $13,565.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $13,565.00 |
| 75th | $22,763.00 |
| 90th | $31,348.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,750.00 |
| Middle income | $14,250.00 |
| High income | $13,000.00 |
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,982.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,500.00 |
First-generation graduates from University of Houston-Victoria hold $1,482.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at University of Houston-Victoria amounts to $1,750.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for University of Houston-Victoria is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.9% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at University of Houston-Victoria amount to $322,534,390.00 distributed across 13,542 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 89 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,419.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing University of Houston-Victoria, think through the questions below:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.