University of Houston Law Center Tuition 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
2024 University of Houston Law Center Tuition & Fees and Comparison
In-StateOut-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
University of Houston Law Center Tuition & Fees Chart

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.
University of Houston Law Center Tuition Trends Chart

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.
University of Houston Law Center Cost of Attendance
Texas ResidentsOut-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.
University of Houston Law Center LL.M. Tuition
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

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%.
University of Houston Law Center Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Houston Law Center73.24%$11,500
All Law Schools81.23%$22,897
Public79.84%$16,599
Private82.32%$27,821
Texas Law Schools80.26%$15,271
Public78.20%$12,285
Private83.34%$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.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Enrollment606584585617669
Grants/Scholarships Received516500407408490
Percent Received85.15%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
Enrollment989510011298
Grants/Scholarships Received5468463935
Percent Received55.10%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.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
20192020202120222023
Full-time
Number Received516500407408490
Half or Less than Tuition67.05%68.00%67.57%69.36%74.49%
Half to Full Tuition26.16%26.60%29.24%25.74%21.63%
Full Tuition5.04%2.20%1.47%2.21%0.20%
More than Full Tuition1.74%3.20%1.72%2.70%3.67%
Part-time
Number Received5468463935
Half or Less than Tuition85.19%92.65%89.13%64.10%60.00%
Half to Full Tuition11.11%5.88%8.70%23.08%31.43%
Full Tuition3.70%0.00%2.17%10.26%5.71%
More than Full Tuition0.00%1.47%0.00%2.56%2.86%