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 $43,313. 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 $9,699 for state residents and $21,891 for out-out-state students at University of Houston. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,727 for state residents and $18,871 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 129.01% higher than undergraduate tuition and 165.66% 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.
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$30,198$50,429
Public$30,198$43,313
Private$55,993
Texas Law Schools$28,720$46,485
Public$28,720$42,264
Private$52,817
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 $61,186. 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$45,996$61,186
Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$12,000

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, 69.57% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $12,000 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 lower than the average percentage of 79.82%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is slightly lower than the average of 81%.
University of Houston Law Center Grants/Scholarships Received
Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
University of Houston Law Center69.57%$12,000
All Law Schools79.82%$21,012
Public77.34%$15,574
Private81.76%$25,263
Texas Law Schools80.91%$13,367
Public78.12%$11,141
Private85.09%$16,706

Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile

For 685 enrolled students, 453 students 66.13% received grants and/or scholarships. 3.09% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 27.15% received more than half amount of tuition.
For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $19,891 and the 25th percentile amount is $5,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $10,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $2,500.
The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
2022
Full-time
Enrollment585
Grants/Scholarships Received407
Percent Received69.57%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$5,000
50th Percentile$12,000
70th Percentile$19,891
Part-time
Enrollment100
Grants/Scholarships Received46
Percent Received46.00%
Received Amount
25th Percentile$2,500
50th Percentile$5,000
70th Percentile$10,000

How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

Of full-time students who received financial aid, 67.57% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 29.24% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 3.19% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 597.83% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 8.70% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
2022
Full-time
Number Received407
Half or Less than Tuition67.57%
Half to Full Tuition29.24%
Full Tuition1.47%
More than Full Tuition1.72%
Part-time
Number Received46
Half or Less than Tuition89.13%
Half to Full Tuition8.70%
Full Tuition2.17%
More than Full Tuition0.00%