Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$7.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TX
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,746
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,330
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,014
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,724
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$18,760
Net price (after aid)$11,056
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$7,818
$30k – $48k$6,760
$48k – $75k$9,994
$75k – $110k$19,555
$110k+$22,367
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$59,004
Median debt at graduation$17,831
Est. monthly loan payment$189
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.3×Graduates earn about 3.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants44%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans29%
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
51%
Freshman Retention
75%
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
$11.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
44% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$7.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$21.3k
below avg
Net price
$11.1k
below avg
Pell
44%
above avg
Median debt
$17.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$59k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
990 - 1170
ACT range
18 - 23
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About University of Houston-Clear Lake
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- Where is University of Houston-Clear Lake located?
- University of Houston-Clear Lake is located in Houston, TX, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Houston-Clear Lake?
- University of Houston-Clear Lake 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-Clear Lake?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake is approximately 75%. 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-Clear Lake?
- University of Houston-Clear Lake's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,746 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-Clear Lake?
- University of Houston-Clear Lake reports total enrollment of approximately 8,185 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about University of Houston-Clear Lake?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Houston-Clear Lake.
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