How much has Houston CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

29.29%

In-State

45.37%

Out-of-State

Houston CC's tuition & fees has increased from $3,756 (2015) to $5,460 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 45.37% over the past 10 years.

Houston CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Texas's average increase rate of 5.09%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 28.90% from 2015 ($16,556).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Houston CC's COA is $21,340, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to Houston CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 45.37% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $3,624. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Houston City College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,360$3,756-
2016-17$3,360$3,756
2017-18$3,360$3,756
2018-19$3,360$3,756
2019-20$4,152$5,26840.26%
2020-21$4,344$5,4603.64%
2021-22$4,344$5,460
2022-23$4,344$5,460
2023-24$4,344$5,460
2024-25$4,344$5,460
Houston City College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,250, and it has decreased -25.00% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$3,000-
2016-17$3,000
2017-18$2,250-25.00%
2018-19$2,250
2019-20$2,250
2020-21$2,250
2021-22$5,460142.67%
2022-23$2,250-58.79%
2023-24$2,250
2024-25$2,250

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 34.95% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Houston City College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,800-
2016-17$9,800
2017-18$11,98022.24%
2018-19$12,5905.09%
2019-20$12,8301.91%
2020-21$13,2303.12%
2021-22$13,3200.68%
2022-23$13,5701.88%
2023-24$13,6300.44%
2024-25$13,630

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Houston City College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Houston City College$5,460
($4,344)		$5,460
($4,344)		-
Texas A&M University-College Station$40,124
($12,995)		$40,328
($12,841)		-0.51%
Lone Star College System$7,512
($5,976)		$6,960
($5,544)		7.93%
Dallas College$6,900
($4,662)		$6,000
($4,050)		15.00%
The University of Texas at Austin$44,908
($11,688)		$42,778
($11,678)		4.98%
University of Houston$22,547
($9,717)		$22,191
($9,711)		1.60%

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