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Colleges » By State » Texas » University of Houston » Tuition And Costs

Your Estimated Price

$17,031 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$5,173 tuition
$8,318 on campus room & board
$1,200 books
$2,340 fees

$24,543 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$12,685 tuition
$8,318 on campus room & board
$1,200 books
$2,340 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,747 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
80% of students receive aid
43% get federal aid ($5,267 avg)
38% get state aid ($6,237 avg)
34% get institn'l aid ($4,747 avg)
42% get loans ($6,585 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.12% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.94% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$21,607,524
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
 Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $9,117 69%
Federal Grant Aid $5,267 43%
Pell Grants $4,424 43%
Other Federal Grants $1,237 29%
Institution Grant Aid $4,747 34%
State Grant Aid $6,237 38%
Student Loans $6,585 42%
Federal Loans $5,710 41%
Other Loans $6,613 6%

Merit Aid

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Academic Excellence Scholarship $3,000 - $6,500 R
Achiever’s Scholarship $1,000 R
Houston American Council of the Blind of Texas 2008 Scholarship - R
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mullineaux Scholarship - R
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program - R
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) $2,800 R R R
The Carolyn Farb-Alumni Scholarships (NSMAA) Entering freshmen and continuing undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships for one academic year. - R
The Eckhard Pfeiffer-Alumni Scholarships (NSMAA) - R
The H. Gordon Davis and Bernice Davis Memorial Scholarships(NSM) - R
The NSM Excellence Scholarships (NSM) - R
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: April 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: April 1
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: July 1
Does University of Houston offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
4400 University Drive
Houston, TX 77204-2018
(713) 743-1000
http://www.uh.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $216
Out of State $529

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 3
  • Tessa from Austin, TX
  • May-17-2013 I am a current student here

    I know that it's better than it could be. But it's not fun taking out loans for tuition. It's even less fun to pay out of pocket. But, I'm sure the return on investment will be well worth the price some day.

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  • 5
  • H.L. from Houston, TX
  • Apr-28-2013 I am a current student here

    THIS IS THE CHEAPEST UNIVERSITY WITH AS MANY RESOURCES AS YOU CAN GET. Especially if you commute from home.

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