by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Houston, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Houston were $9,717 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $22,547. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,032 in-state and $1,032 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
| Total | $9,717 | $22,547 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does University of Houston cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Houston tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TX | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Houston is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the University of Houston Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Houston has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,685 | $20,877 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,685 | $20,877 |
| One Year Ago | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,685 | $21,515 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UH has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $22,919 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.06%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $9,723. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.99%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $22,770.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,723 | $22,770 |
| In 2 Years | $9,729 | $22,995 |
| In 3 Years | $9,735 | $23,223 |
| In 4 Years | $9,741 | $23,453 |
| In 5 Years | $9,747 | $23,685 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $92,441, compared with about $38,928 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of Houston, head to the University of Houston Financial Aid page.
