Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance includes expenses that are determined by the institution (tuition/fees) and expenses that are flexible based on student choices (housing/meals, books, transportation costs, and miscellaneous expenses). These combined tuition and other expenses represent the entire cost of attendance. Individual expenses will vary based on student-specific majors, courses, living arrangements, and personal spending decisions. These values are used in the awarding of Financial Aid for students.

Tuition, Fees, Room and Board

Below are estimated costs to build a financial aid package for 2025-2026. For actual tuition and fees, please see the Tuition and Fees Table.

2025-2026 Full Time Yearly

Undergraduate

2025-2026 Undergraduate Estimated Costs
Expense	Resident with Parent	Resident Off-Campus	Resident On-Campus	Non-Resident with Parent	Non-Resident Off-Campus	Non-Resident On-Campus
Tuition and Fees	$9,298	$9,298	$9,298	$25,978	$25,978	$25,978
Books and Supplies	$720	$720	$720	$720	$720	$720
Room and Board	$7,269	$14,538	$12,642	$7,269	$14,538	$12,642
Transportation	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984
Personal and Misc.	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470
Total	$21,741	$29,010	$27,114	$38,421	$45,690	$43,794

Tuition and Fees:
The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical undergraduate student based on enrolling for 30 hours per year. The actual costs that a student incurs will vary depending on the student's degree or certificate program.

Books and Supplies:
The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for an entire year.

Living Expenses:
A reasonable estimate of what it would cost to live in the Houston area while attending school.

Transportation:
A reasonable estimate of what it would cost to travel between UHCL and your home or work.

Personal and Misc.:
A reasonable estimate of the personal and miscellaneous expenses you would incur by attending UHCL.

Graduate

2025-2026 Graduate Estimated Costs
Expense	Resident with Parent	Resident Off-Campus	Resident On-Campus	Non-Resident with Parent	Non-Resident Off-Campus	Non-Resident On-Campus
Tuition and Fees	$9,920	$9,920	$9,920	$19,352	$19,352	$19,352
Books and Supplies	$540	$540	$540	$540	$540	$540
Room and Board	$7,269	$14,538	$12,642	$7,269	$14,538	$12,642
Transportation	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984	$1,984
Personal and Misc.	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470	$2,470
Total	$22,183	$29,452	$27,556	$31,615	$38,884	$36,988

Tuition and Fees:
The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical graduate student based on enrolling for 18 hours per year. The actual costs that a student incurs will vary depending on the student's degree or certificate program.