Houston CC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,344

Cost of attendance at Houston Community College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$7,907
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,460

Cost of attendance at Houston Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average	$17,011
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Houston Community College was $6,108. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Houston CC

Houston CC net price calculator

$6,108

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Texas and nationwide.

Texas's average	$10,664
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Houston CC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,108	$1,990 (48%)	$6,068	$6,796	$9,052	$11,356	$11,948
2021	$4,118	$568 (12%)	$4,036	$4,871	$7,177	$9,360	$9,689
2020	$4,686	$701 (13%)	$4,562	$5,351	$7,595	$9,755	$9,972
2019	$5,387	$644 (14%)	$5,790	$6,626	$8,881	$10,602	$11,041
2018	$4,743	$462 (9%)	$4,967	$5,887	$7,844	$9,797	$9,956
2017	$5,205	$1,507 (22%)	$5,244	$6,057	$7,880	$10,035	$10,237
2016	$6,712	$2,709 (29%)	$6,967	$7,956	$9,778	$11,518	$11,744
2015	$9,421	$556 (6%)	$9,077	$9,345	$12,150	$13,119	$13,467
2014	$8,865	--	$8,191	$8,984	$10,981	$13,019	$13,330

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Houston Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$19,914	$90	$4,344	$13,320	$2,250
2021	$19,824	$592 (3%)	$4,344	$13,230	$2,250
2020	$19,232	$1,032 (6%)	$4,152	$12,830	$2,250
2019	$18,200	$610 (3%)	$3,360	$12,590	$2,250
2018	$17,590	$1,430 (9%)	$3,360	$11,980	$2,250
2017	$16,160	No change	$3,360	$9,800	$3,000
2016	$16,160	$1,658 (9%)	$3,360	$9,800	$3,000
2015	$17,818	$2,720 (13%)	$3,358	$11,460	$3,000
2014	$20,538	$3	$3,358	$14,780	$2,400
2013	$20,535	--	$3,355	$14,780	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Houston CC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,250.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Houston CC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $6,510

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,240
How much is Houston CC application fees?: Houston CC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Houston CC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Houston Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$181	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$227	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Houston Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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