University of Houston Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | Not available |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $11,104 Out-of-state: $26,554 |
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Room and Board
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Not reported |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,300 |
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Other Expenses
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$3,956 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company |
University of Houston Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
|---|---|
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 003652 |
Free |
University of Houston Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 3,329 (78.1%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,630 (79.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,491 (94.7%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 452 (18.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 64% |
| Average Award | $12,922 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,205 (88.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,308 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,304 (52.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,629 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 178 (7.1%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 377 (8.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,924 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 17,691 (69.6%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 15,649 (88.5%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 14,841 (94.8%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,007 (13.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 58% |
| Average Award | $12,167 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 12,223 (82.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,121 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 9,547 (64.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,492 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 520 (3.5%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 758 (3.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,233 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
51% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$23,665 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
1.0% |
University of Houston Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | Available |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
|---|---|
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children and Siblings of Alumni, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience |
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Number of Awards
|
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
|---|---|
| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$3,909 |