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. Estimated costs for 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 are listed below.
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board and more
Full Time Yearly - 2019-2020
Undergraduate
| Resident with Parent | Resident Off-Campus | Resident On-Campus | Non-Resident with Parent | Non-Resident Off-Campus | Non-Resident On-Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $7,961 | $7,961 | $7,961 | $24,545 | $24,545 | $24,545 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,064 | $1,064 | $1,064 | $1,064 | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Room and Board | $5,109 | $10,218 | $11,180 | $5,109 | $10,218 | $11,180 |
| Transportation | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 |
| Personal and Misc. | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 |
| Total | $22,528 | $27,637 | $28,599 | $39,112 | $44,221 | $45,183 |
- 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. - Room and Board
A reasonable estimate of what it would cost to live in the Houston area while attending school or in an on-campus Residence Hall. - 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
| Resident with Parent | Resident Off-Campus | Resident On-Campus | Non-Resident with Parent | Non-Resident Off-Campus | Non-Resident On-Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $10,035 | $10,035 | $10,035 | $20,375 | $20,375 | $20,375 |
| Books and Supplies | $816 | $816 | $816 | $816 | $816 | $816 |
| Room and Board | $5,109 | $10,218 | $11,180 | $5,109 | $10,218 | $11,180 |
| Transportation | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 | $3,341 |
| Personal and Misc. | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 | $5,053 |
| Total | $24,354 | $29,463 | $30,425 | $34,694 | $39,803 | $40,765 |
- Tuition and Fees
The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical graduate student based on enrolling for 20 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. - Room and Board
A reasonable estimate of what it would cost to live in the Houston area while attending school or in an on-campus Residence Hall. - 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.
By Credit Hours - 2019-2020
Full Time
| Undergraduate Resident (12 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (12 hours) | Graduate Resident (9 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (9 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $3,655 | $10,289 | $4,762 | $9,523 |
| Books and Supplies | $532 | $532 | $408 | $408 |
| Transportation | $1,671 | $1,671 | $1,671 | $1,671 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,526 | $2,526 | $2,526 | $2,526 |
| Loan Fees | $44 | $44 | $91 | $106 |
| Total | $8,428 | $15,062 | $9,458 | $14,234 |
- Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Room and Board estimate if living away from home is $5,109. Also, see University Forest Apartments.
- Room and Board estimate if living at home with parents is $2,555.
- Room and Board estimate if living on-campus is $5,590.
Three Quarters
| Undergraduate Resident (9 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (9 hours) | Graduate Resident (7 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (7 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,860 | $7,835 | $3,847 | $7,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $396 | $396 | $323 | $323 |
| Transportation | $1,253 | $1,253 | $1,253 | $1,253 |
| Personal and Misc. | $1,895 | $1,895 | $1,895 | $1,895 |
| Loan Fees | $44 | $48 | $69 | $93 |
| Total | $6,448 | $11,427 | $7,387 | $11,062 |
- Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Room and Board estimate if living away from home is $3,832. Also, see University Forest Apartments.
- Room and Board estimate if living at home with parents is $1,916.
- Room and Board estimate if living on-campus is $4,193.
Half
| Undergraduate Resident (6 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (6 hours) | Graduate Resident (5 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (5 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,043 | $5,360 | $2,788 | $5,433 |
| Books and Supplies | $309 | $309 | $237 | $237 |
| Transportation | $836 | $836 | $836 | $836 |
| Personal and Misc. | $1,263 | $1,263 | $1,263 | $1,263 |
| Loan Fees | $40 | $50 | $59 | $55 |
| Total | $4,491 | $7,818 | $5,183 | $7,824 |
- Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Room and Board estimate if living away from home is $2,555. Also, see University Forest Apartments.
- Room and Board estimate if living at home with parents is $1,278.
- Room and Board estimate if living on-campus is $2,795.
Less than Half
| Undergraduate Resident (3 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (3 hours) | Graduate Resident (4 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (4 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $1,107 | $2,765 | $2,294 | $4,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $219 | $219 | $142 | $142 |
| Transportation | $418 | $418 | $418 | $418 |
| Total | $1,744 | $3,402 | $2,854 | $4,940 |
- Please note: Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Per federal guidelines, for less than half time students, only tuition and fees, books and supplies, and transportation are factored for cost of attendance purposes.
Full Time Yearly - 2018-2019
Undergraduate
| Resident with Parent | Resident Off-Campus | Non-Resident with Parent | Non-Resident Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $8,500 | $8,500 | $24,731 | $24,731 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,064 | $1,064 | $1,064 | $1,064 |
| Room and Board | $4,310 | $8,620 | $4,310 | $8,620 |
| Transportation | $2,928 | $2,928 | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Personal and Misc. | $3,662 | $3,662 | $3,662 | $3,662 |
| Total | $20,464 | $24,774 | $36,695 | $41,005 |
- 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. - Room and Board
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
| Resident with Parent | Resident Off-Campus | Non-Resident with Parent | Non-Resident Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $10,307 | $10,307 | $20,607 | $20,607 |
| Books and Supplies | $816 | $816 | $816 | $816 |
| Room and Board | $4,310 | $8,620 | $4,310 | $8,620 |
| Transportation | $2,928 | $2,928 | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Personal and Misc. | $3,662 | $3,662 | $3,662 | $3,662 |
| Total | $22,023 | $26,333 | $32,323 | $36,633 |
- Tuition and Fees
The average cost of tuition and fees for a typical graduate student based on enrolling for 20 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. - Room and Board
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.
By Credit Hours - 2018-2019
Full Time
| Undergraduate Resident (12 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (12 hours) | Graduate Resident (9 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (9 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $3,557 | $10,049 | $4,686 | $9,321 |
| Books and Supplies | $532 | $532 | $408 | $408 |
| Transportation | $1,464 | $1,464 | $1,464 | $1,464 |
| Personal and Misc. | $1,831 | $1,831 | $1,831 | $1,831 |
| Loan Fees | $43 | $47 | $87 | $108 |
| Total | $7,427 | $13,923 | $8,476 | $13,132 |
- Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Room and Board estimate if living away from home is $4,310. Also, see University Forest Apartments.
- Room and Board estimate if living at home with parents is $2,155.
Three Quarters
| Undergraduate Resident (9 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (9 hours) | Graduate Resident (7 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (7 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $2,786 | $7,655 | $3,735 | $7,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $396 | $396 | $323 | $323 |
| Transportation | $1,098 | $1,098 | $1,098 | $1,098 |
| Personal and Misc. | $1,373 | $1,373 | $1,373 | $1,373 |
| Loan Fees | $43 | $59 | $73 | $89 |
| Total | $5,696 | $10,581 | $6,602 | $10,223 |
- Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Room and Board estimate if living away from home is $3,232. Also, see University Forest Apartments.
- Room and Board estimate if living at home with parents is $1,616.
Half
| Undergraduate Resident (6 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (6 hours) | Graduate Resident (5 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (5 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $1,994 | $5,240 | $2,745 | $5,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $309 | $309 | $237 | $237 |
| Transportation | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 |
| Personal and Misc. | $915 | $915 | $915 | $915 |
| Loan Fees | $39 | $35 | $52 | $52 |
| Total | $3,989 | $7,231 | $4,681 | $7,256 |
- Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Room and Board estimate if living away from home is $2,155. Also, see University Forest Apartments.
- Room and Board estimate if living at home with parents is $1,077.
Less than Half
| Undergraduate Resident (3 hours) | Undergraduate Non-Resident (3 hours) | Graduate Resident (4 hours) | Graduate Non-Resident (4 hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $1,082 | $2,705 | $2,230 | $4,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $219 | $219 | $142 | $142 |
| Transportation | $366 | $366 | $366 | $366 |
| Total | $1,667 | $3,290 | $2,738 | $4,798 |
- Please note: Students may incur other costs such as course fees and student medical insurance.
- Per federal guidelines, for less than half time students, only tuition and fees, books and supplies, and transportation are factored for cost of attendance purposes.