University of Houston Tuition and Financial Aid

University of Houston Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance Not available
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,104 Out-of-state: $26,554
Room and Board
Not reported
Books and Supplies
$1,300
Other Expenses
$3,956
Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company

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University of Houston Applying For Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office
E-mail
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline Priority deadline March 15
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

Freshmen
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
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,205 (88.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,308
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,304 (52.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,629
Merit-Based Gift
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
All Undergraduates
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
Need-Based Gift
Received by 12,223 (82.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,121
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 9,547 (64.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,492
Merit-Based Gift
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
Borrowing
2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 51%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $23,665
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
2.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
1.0%

University of Houston Financial Aid Programs

Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Available
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
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
Non-Need Awards
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
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Hobbies/Interests, Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
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
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $3,909