by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Houston Community College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Houston Community College cost report:
At Houston Community College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $5,460 in 2020-2021. If you were a Texas resident, the yearly charges were $4,344.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $3,624 | $1,836 | $5,460 |
| In-State | $2,904 | $1,440 | $4,344 |
Houston Community College tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Houston Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. Houston Community College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $5,460 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at Houston Community College pay about $4,344 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how Houston Community College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southwest | Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Houston Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 9.40% for the past five years, Texas residents could expect to pay $5,199 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state Houston Community College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $10,886, and four years would cost $23,915.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 14.63% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $7,175 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $15,400 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Houston Community College, and $35,636 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Houston Community College.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.