Paying for University of Houston-Clear Lake

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,746 0.62%	$21,330 1.60%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,468 -1.31%	$19,080 0.47%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) are $7,746 for Texas residents and $21,330 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,394. It could cover 29.98% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,982 for Texas residents and $31,566 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UHCL's 4-year tuition is $31,594 for Texas residents and $86,775 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $87,554 for Texas residents and $142,735 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake is $7,746 for Texas residents and $21,330 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.62% for Texas residents and increased by 1.60% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,086) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,667.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UHCL is $7,794 for Texas residents and $21,671 for out-of-state students, a 1.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UHCL Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,698	$20,994	$14,216
2023-2024	$7,746	$21,330	$15,604
Change % 2023-2024	0.62%	1.60%	9.76%
2024-2025	$7,794	$21,671	$17,128

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,468 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,080. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,520) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UHCL is $9,344 for Texas residents and $19,170 for out-of-state students , a 0.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UHCL Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,594	$18,990	$14,216
2023-2024	$9,468	$19,080	$15,604
Change % 2023-2024	-1.31%	0.47%	9.76%
2024-2025	$9,344	$19,170	$17,128

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UHCL. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $253 for Texas residents and $818 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $434 for Texas residents and $967 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$251	$805
	2023-2024	$253	$818
	2024-2025	$255	$831
Graduate	2022-2023	$440	$962
	2023-2024	$434	$967
	2024-2025	$428	$972

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,604 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.76% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.56% compared to the previous year.

The UHCL's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,376 for state residents and $37,960 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,086 for state residents and $40,670 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UHCL
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,746
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,330
Room & Board	$11,014	$13,724
Personal Expenses	$4,590	$4,590
Books & Supplies	$1,026
COA (In-State)	$24,376	$27,086
COA (Out-of-State)	$37,960	$40,670

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UHCL?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UHCL is $31,594 for Texas residents and $86,775 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at University of Houston-Clear Lake have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

UHCL 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$7,807	$7,867	$7,929	$7,991	$31,594
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,475	$21,620	$21,766	$21,914	$86,775
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,867	$7,929	$7,991	$8,053	$31,841
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,620	$21,766	$21,914	$22,062	$87,363
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,929	$7,991	$8,053	$8,116	$32,089
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,766	$21,914	$22,062	$22,212	$87,955
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,991	$8,053	$8,116	$8,180	$32,340
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,914	$22,062	$22,212	$22,362	$88,550
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,053	$8,116	$8,180	$8,243	$32,592
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,062	$22,212	$22,362	$22,514	$89,150

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $87,554 for Texas residents and $142,735 for out-of-state students.

UHCL 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,306	$22,314	$21,456	$20,661	$87,554
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,974	$36,066	$35,231	$34,463	$142,735
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,314	$21,393	$20,598	$19,862	$83,997
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,066	$35,231	$34,463	$33,759	$139,519
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,393	$20,540	$19,804	$19,122	$80,701
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,231	$34,463	$33,759	$33,113	$136,567
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,540	$19,750	$19,068	$18,437	$77,648
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,463	$33,759	$33,113	$32,523	$133,859
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,750	$19,018	$18,387	$17,804	$74,821
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,759	$33,113	$32,523	$31,984	$131,379

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $61,978 for Texas residents and $117,159 for out-of-state students.

UHCL 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,912	$15,920	$15,062	$14,267	$61,978
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,580	$29,672	$28,837	$28,069	$117,159
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,920	$14,999	$14,204	$13,468	$58,421
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,672	$28,837	$28,069	$27,365	$113,943
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,999	$14,146	$13,410	$12,728	$55,125
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,837	$28,069	$27,365	$26,719	$110,991
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,146	$13,356	$12,674	$12,043	$52,072
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,069	$27,365	$26,719	$26,129	$108,283
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,356	$12,624	$11,993	$11,410	$49,245
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$27,365	$26,719	$26,129	$25,590	$105,803

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Houston-Clear Lake	$7,746	$21,330
Texas A & M University-College Station	$13,099	$40,328
Lone Star College System	$6,930	$8,700
Dallas College	$4,050	$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
University of Houston	$9,711	$22,191