Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Houston
Houston, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,711
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,191
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,830
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,022
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,541
Net price (after aid)$13,853
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,327
$30k – $48k$10,690
$48k – $75k$12,613
$75k – $110k$19,459
$110k+$22,969
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$62,377
Median debt at graduation$18,194
Est. monthly loan payment$193
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants41%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans32%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
41% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$22.2k
below avg
Net price
$13.9k
below avg
Pell
41%
above avg
Median debt
$18.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$62.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Visual & Performing ArtsSocial SciencesNatural SciencesArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesEngineeringCommunicationsEducationComputer Science
Programs (16)
Visual & Performing Arts
Theater
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical Science
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental Science
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Health Sciences
NursingHealth InformaticsPre-Med
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Communications
Public Relations
Education
Secondary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
SAT range
1150 - 1330
ACT range
23 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is University of Houston located?
- University of Houston is located in Houston, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Houston?
- University of Houston is a public university based in TX. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Houston is approximately 70%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Houston?
- University of Houston's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,711 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Houston?
- University of Houston reports total enrollment of approximately 45,905 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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