Paying for Houston CC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$5,460 ($4,344)
Off-campus Living Costs
$13,630
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$151 ($121)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Houston City College are $4,344 for Texas residents and $5,460 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Texas, its tuition & fees are very inexpensive (average tuition: $19,111).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Blinn College District and El Paso Community College, tuition & fees of Houston City College is inexpensive where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $7,855.
The average living cost of the school is $13,630 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Houston CC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Houston City College are $4,344 for Texas residents and $5,460 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,624 | $1,836 |
| 2022 | $3,624 | $1,836 |
| 2023 | $3,624 | $1,836 |
| 2024 | $3,624 | $1,836 |
| 2025 | $3,624 | $1,836 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $13,630 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,990 | $4,240 |
| 2022 | $9,080 | $4,240 |
| 2023 | $9,330 | $4,240 |
| 2024 | $9,330 | $4,300 |
| 2025 | $9,330 | $4,300 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $2,250 at Houston City College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,250 |
| 2022 | $2,250 |
| 2023 | $2,250 |
| 2024 | $2,250 |
| 2025 | $2,250 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Houston City College is $121 for Texas residents and $151 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has decreased by 0.67% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $181 | $227 |
| 2022 | $181 | $227 |
| 2023 | $181 | $227 |
| 2024 | $181 | $227 |
| 2025 | $121 | $151 |