by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 UTHealth cost report:
At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $37,872 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $12,693 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $34,020 | $3,852 | $37,872 |
| In-State | $8,841 | $3,852 | $12,693 |
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $37,872 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston was high when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Texas pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at UTHealth pay about $12,693 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how UTHealth 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 | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Financial Aid.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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