University of Houston Law Center Tuition and Financial Aid

    2026 Tuition & Fees

    University of Houston Law Center 2026 Tuition & Fees is $37,554 for Texas residents and $52,279 for out-of-state students. University of Houston Law Center's tuition is slightly higher than the national average ($47,209) for public law schools in the United States. Compared to other public law schools in Texas, University of Houston Law Center's tuition is higher than the state average ($42,826).
    You can check tuition & other costs trends at University of Houston Law Center Tuition & Fees Trends page.

    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
    2026 University of Houston Law Center Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    University of Houston Law Center$37,554$52,279
    All Law Schools$33,157$55,459
    Public$33,157$47,209
    Private$61,794
    Texas Law Schools$29,331$49,147
    Public$29,331$42,826
    Private$58,629
    University of Houston Law Center Tuition & Fees Chart
    1 2026 tuition based on published amounts by University of Houston Law Center Financial Aid / Bursar.
    2 2025 tuition based on ABA data.

    University of Houston Law Center Tuition Changes Since 2020

    The tuition & fees at University of Houston Law Center has increased by 11.52% compared to last year. It has increased by 3.86% over the past 7 years from $43,522 to $52,279.
    The 2027 estimated tuition & fees is $58,302 with $6,023 increase, if the this year's increase rate (11.52%) is applied. Based on the average increase rate (3.86%) since 2020, the 2027 estimated tuition & fees is $54,298, which is $2,019 more than this year.
    University of Houston Law Center Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

    For 2026, the estimated cost of attendance (COA) at University of Houston Law Center is $63,640 for Texas residents and $78,365 for out-of-state students. This comprehensive figure covers tuition, mandatory fees, housing, books and supplies, transportation, and general living expenses. However, optional charges such as health insurance, loan origination fees, and specific exam costs may not be included.
    On average, Harvard Law School awards $11,500 in financial aid per student. By factoring in these institutional grants and scholarships, the net cost of attendance drops to$66,865.
    University of Houston Law Center Cost of Attendance
    Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
    Cost of Attendance$63,640$78,365
    Tuition$31,326$46,051
    Fees$6,228$6,228
    On-Campus Living Costs$26,086
    Off-Campus Living Costs$26,086
    At-Home Living Costs-
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$52,140$66,865
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$11,500
    Data Source: University of Houston Law Center Bursar/Financial Office, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2026, 78.92% 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 similar to the average percentage of 80.58%. Compared to law schools in Texas, the received percentage is similar to the average of 83%.
    You can check financial aid trends at University of Houston Law Center Financial Aid Trends page.
    University of Houston Law Center Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    University of Houston Law Center78.92%$11,500
    All Law Schools80.58%$24,147
    Public79.05%$18,032
    Private81.76%$28,843
    Texas Law Schools82.59%$16,830
    Public78.07%$14,214
    Private89.38%$20,755

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

    For 811 enrolled students, 600 students 73.98% received grants and/or scholarships. 4.00% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 14.67% received more than half amount of tuition.
    For full-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $16,900 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,000. For part-time students, the 75th percentile of grants amount is $15,040 and the 25th percentile amount is $4,250.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    202120222023202420252026
    Full-time
    Enrollment584585617669706721
    Grants/Scholarships Received500407408490538569
    Percent Received85.62%69.57%66.13%73.24%76.20%78.92%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$5,000$5,000$5,000$4,000$4,905$4,000
    50th Percentile$10,000$12,000$13,500$11,500$11,500$11,500
    75th Percentile$19,500$19,891$20,000$17,500$17,500$16,900
    Part-time
    Enrollment95100112988890
    Grants/Scholarships Received684639353031
    Percent Received71.58%46.00%34.82%35.71%34.09%34.44%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$1,250$2,500$2,500$5,000$5,000$4,250
    50th Percentile$3,274$5,000$5,800$10,082$10,000$12,000
    75th Percentile$5,912$10,000$13,931$15,681$17,000$15,040

    How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?

    Of full-time students who received financial aid, 81.90% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 14.24% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    In special, 3.87% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. For part-time students who received grants/scholarships, 1,503.23% of students received less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 22.58% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    202120222023202420252026
    Full-time
    Number Received500407408490538569
    Half or Less than Tuition68.00%67.57%69.36%74.49%76.95%81.90%
    Half to Full Tuition26.60%29.24%25.74%21.63%18.22%14.24%
    Full Tuition2.20%1.47%2.21%0.20%0.00%0.18%
    More than Full Tuition3.20%1.72%2.70%3.67%4.83%3.69%
    Part-time
    Number Received684639353031
    Half or Less than Tuition92.65%89.13%64.10%60.00%66.67%70.97%
    Half to Full Tuition5.88%8.70%23.08%31.43%26.67%22.58%
    Full Tuition0.00%2.17%10.26%5.71%0.00%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition1.47%0.00%2.56%2.86%6.67%6.45%
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