Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,749. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Texas residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,708 | $17,548 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,296 | $1,296 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $20,749 | $30,589 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: Texas residents with financial need may receive a TEXAS Grant at Texas public universities; amounts are set each year and vary by college. Not included in the prices above. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (College for All Texans)
College Scorecard
Need-based and merit aid at University of Houston-Downtown
What University of Houston-Downtown reported for full-time first-year students in fall 2025.
If you qualify for need-based aid
If you don't qualify for need-based aid
Not reported.
Items H2-H2A. Common Data Set 2025-26 (fall 2025 first-year students), published by the college.
University of Houston-Downtown net price compared with other Texas colleges
University of Houston-Downtown has the 26th-lowest average net price of 96 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | The University of Texas at El Paso | $9,403 | 50% | $50,923 |
| 23 | Jarvis Christian University | $9,825 | 15% | $32,992 |
| 24 | Weatherford College | $9,967 | 35% | $42,397 |
| 25 | Tyler Junior College | $10,206 | 27% | $38,140 |
| 26 | University of Houston-Downtown | $10,542 | 33% | $53,551 |
| 27 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | $10,836 | 53% | $57,131 |
| 28 | Texas College | $10,958 | 14% | $33,752 |
| 29 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio | $11,196 | 40% | $54,338 |
| 30 | Lone Star College System | $11,252 | 21% | $42,466 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Texas colleges →
Why University of Houston-Downtown costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown | 90% | $10,542 | 33% | $53,551 | This school |
| Tarleton State University | 90% | $20,783 | 48% | $53,040 | |
| East Texas A&M University | 92% | $11,841 | 43% | $50,296 | |
| Lamar University | 86% | $9,366 | 37% | $49,652 | |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | 89% | $15,225 | 40% | $51,865 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Houston-Downtown would cost you $10,241 less per year than Tarleton State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Houston-Downtown.
- University of Houston-Downtown gives aided families $6,890 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Texas resident | University of Houston-Downtown | TSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $20,749 | $24,100 | −$3,351 |
| Average grants | −$10,207 | −$3,317 | −$6,890 |
| You pay | $10,542 | $20,783 | −$10,241 |
“+” means University of Houston-Downtown costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Houston-Downtown cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Houston-Downtown?
Tuition and fees are $7,708 a year for Texas residents and $17,548 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Houston-Downtown?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $20,749 a year for Texas residents living on campus and about $30,589 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Houston-Downtown?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,542 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,439; $48–75k pay $11,247; $110k+ pay $19,380. These figures are for Texas residents.
How much debt do University of Houston-Downtown graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $13,750, and 4.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Houston-Downtown overview