Tuition & net price

How much does University of Houston cost?

Published tuition is $9,717 in-state and $22,547 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $26,185 a year. After aid, families pay between $10,220 and $23,811 depending on income.

In-state tuition$9,717before aid
Out-of-state$22,547before aid
Lowest net price$10,220families under $30k
Highest net price$23,811families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $10,929 42%
$30,001–$48,000 $10,220 39%
$48,001–$75,000 $12,528 48%
$75,001–$110,000 $19,197 73%
Over $110,000 $23,811 91%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
42%
Take federal loans
32%
Typical repayment
$193/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Texas.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Texas State University $11,450 $22,930 $28,073 $12,715
University of Texas at San Antonio $9,011 $22,051 $22,352 $7,870
Stephen F. Austin State University $11,128 $23,426 $25,791 $10,318
University of Texas Permian Basin $9,236 $21,504 $23,886 $11,930
Texas Southern University $9,173 $21,473 $27,052 $16,437
University of North Texas $11,309 $21,149 $26,243 $12,311

University of Houston costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Houston?
Published tuition is $9,717 for in-state students and $22,547 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Houston actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $10,929 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $23,811.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Houston?
$26,185 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Houston worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $62,377 ten years after starting, against $18,194 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.