Houston, TX · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston-Downtown (in-state) | $7,708 | — |
| TX average | $14,418 | -47% |
| National average | $18,082 | -57% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $7,708 | $30,832 |
| Out-of-state | $17,548 | $70,192 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
University of Houston-Downtown ranks 67 by in-state tuition among the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 128% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to University of Houston-Downtown | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Grace School of Theology | $7,720 |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | $7,770 |
| Sul Ross State University | $7,592 |
| Texas A & M International University | $7,894 |
In-state tuition at University of Houston-Downtown is $7,708 per year; out-of-state students pay $17,548.
University of Houston-Downtown in-state tuition is 47% below the TX average of $14,418.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of Houston-Downtown is 57% below that.
$7,708 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at University of Houston-Downtown comes to about $30,832 for an in-state student and $70,192 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, University of Houston-Downtown ranks 67 out of the 184 TX colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.