University of Houston Law Center Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Houston Law Center is $34,942 for Texas residents and $50,132 for out-of-state students according to the University of Houston Law Center Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Houston Law Center' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $43,678. Compared to public law schools in Texas, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $42,264.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,711 for state residents and $22,191 for out-out-state students at University of Houston. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,749 for state residents and $19,109 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 125.91% higher than undergraduate tuition and 162.35% higher than graduate tuition at University of Houston.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Houston Law Center's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare University of Houston Law Center with law schools that have similar tuition between $50K and $55K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Law Center | $34,942 | $50,132 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| Texas Law Schools | $28,720 | $46,770 |
| Public | $28,720 | $42,264 |
| Private | $53,529 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Houston Law Center has increased by 0.77% compared to last year. It has increased by 36.55% over the past 6 years from $36,712 to $50,132.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $50,519 with $387 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $53,797, which is $3,665 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $25,072 | $36,712 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $25,914 | $37,722 | ▲2.75% |
| 2020-2021 | $26,584 | $38,080 | ▲0.95% |
| 2021-2022 | $27,271 | $38,743 | ▲1.74% |
| 2022-2023 | $34,930 | $49,748 | ▲28.41% |
| 2023-2024 | $34,942 | $50,132 | ▲0.77% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Houston Law Center is $57,996 for Texas residents and $73,186 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $61,686. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Houston Law Center's bursar/financial aid page.
| Texas Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $57,996 | $73,186 |
| Tuition & Fees | $34,942 | $50,132 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $20,154 | |
| Books | $2,900 | |
| Other Expenses | - | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $46,496 | $61,686 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $11,500 | |
LL.M. Tuition
University of Houston Law Center has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $32,745 for Texasresidents and $44,505 for out-of-state students.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |
| Texas Residents | $32,745 |
| Out-of-State | $44,505 |
| Room & Board | $20,154 |
| Books | $2,900 |
| Other Expenses | - |
| Cost of Attendance | |
| Texas Residents | $55,799 |
| Out-of-State | $67,559 |
Data Source: University of Houston Law Center Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://www.law.uh.edu/llm/tuition-fees.asp
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 73.24% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $11,500 at University of Houston Law Center.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Houston Law Center is slightly lower than the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Law Center | 73.24% | $11,500 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| Texas Law Schools | 80.26% | $15,271 |
| Public | 78.20% | $12,285 |
| Private | 83.34% | $19,750 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 767 enrolled students, 525 students 68.45% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.19% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 22.29% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $17,500 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $15,681 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 606 | 584 | 585 | 617 | 669 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 516 | 500 | 407 | 408 | 490 |
| Percent Received | 85.15% | 85.62% | 69.57% | 66.13% | 73.24% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $4,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $10,000 | $10,000 | $12,000 | $13,500 | $11,500 |
| 75th Percentile | $20,000 | $19,500 | $19,891 | $20,000 | $17,500 |
| Part-time | |||||
| Enrollment | 98 | 95 | 100 | 112 | 98 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 54 | 68 | 46 | 39 | 35 |
| Percent Received | 55.10% | 71.58% | 46.00% | 34.82% | 35.71% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $2,500 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $5,000 | $3,274 | $5,000 | $5,800 | $10,082 |
| 75th Percentile | $10,000 | $5,912 | $10,000 | $13,931 | $15,681 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of full-time students who received financial aid, 74.49% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 21.63% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.88% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 1,042.86% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 31.43% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | |||||
| Number Received | 516 | 500 | 407 | 408 | 490 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 67.05% | 68.00% | 67.57% | 69.36% | 74.49% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 26.16% | 26.60% | 29.24% | 25.74% | 21.63% |
| Full Tuition | 5.04% | 2.20% | 1.47% | 2.21% | 0.20% |
| More than Full Tuition | 1.74% | 3.20% | 1.72% | 2.70% | 3.67% |
| Part-time | |||||
| Number Received | 54 | 68 | 46 | 39 | 35 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 85.19% | 92.65% | 89.13% | 64.10% | 60.00% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 11.11% | 5.88% | 8.70% | 23.08% | 31.43% |
| Full Tuition | 3.70% | 0.00% | 2.17% | 10.26% | 5.71% |
| More than Full Tuition | 0.00% | 1.47% | 0.00% | 2.56% | 2.86% |
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