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Paying for Houston

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Houston actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Houston for families earning under $65,000 a year. Cougar Promise covers tuition and mandatory fees for Texas residents with family income up to $65k; partial support ($500-$2,000) for incomes $65k-$125k; no loans policy not stated.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Houston's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$10,600/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,450/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$12,570/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$19,300/yr after aid
$110k+$23,400/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$27,484
In-state tuition$12,506
Out-of-state tuition$25,756
Room & board$11,286
Average net price$16,200
Students on aid73%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

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