The Art Institute of Houston

Private, Four-years School Located in Houston, TX

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How much is the The Art Institute of Houston tuition? For the academic year 2022-2023, The Art Institute of Houston's tuition & fees is $20,794 based on the NCES data.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $43,024 when a student lives off-campus.

The Art Institute of Houston Tuition & Expenses

2022-2023 Rate
Tuition & Fees$20,794
Books & Supplies Costs$600
Off-campus Room & Board$9,861
Off-campus Expenses$11,769
2023-2024 Estimates
Tuition & Fees$22,341

How Much Does it Cost to Go to The Art Institute of Houston for 4 Years?

For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $83,176 at The Art Institute of Houston. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is -$nan. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to -$nan.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2023-24)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Sophomore (2024-25)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Junior (2025-26)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Senior (2026-27)$20,794-$nan-$nan
4 Years Total$83,176-$nan-$nan
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2024-25)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Sophomore (2025-26)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Junior (2026-27)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Senior (2027-28)$20,794-$nan-$nan
4 Years Total$83,176-$nan-$nan
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2025-26)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Sophomore (2026-27)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Junior (2027-28)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Senior (2028-29)$20,794-$nan-$nan
4 Years Total$83,176-$nan-$nan
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2026-27)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Sophomore (2027-28)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Junior (2028-29)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Senior (2029-30)$20,794-$nan-$nan
4 Years Total$83,176-$nan-$nan
College YearTuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid
Freshmen (2027-28)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Sophomore (2028-29)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Junior (2029-30)$20,794-$nan-$nan
Senior (2030-31)$20,794-$nan-$nan
4 Years Total$83,176-$nan-$nan

Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison

Compared to four-years schools nationwide, The Art Institute of Houston' tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $20,937. Compared to private, four-years colleges in Texas, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $17,791.
In-StateOut-of-State
The Art Institute of Houston$20,794
U.S. Four-years Colleges$18,672
Public Schools$7,199$12,960
Private Schools$20,937
Texas Four-years Colleges$16,780
Public Schools$6,534$13,398
Private Schools$17,791

Compare Similar School's Tuition

The next table compares the tuition & fees between The Art Institute of Houston and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (private, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
LocationTuition & Fees
The Art Institute of HoustonHouston, TX$20,794
Arlington Baptist UniversityArlington, TX$19,290
Dallas Christian CollegeDallas, TX$20,260
Miami International University of Art & Design-Art Institute DallasDallas, TX$20,794
Hallmark UniversitySan Antonio, TX$41,240
Howard Payne UniversityBrownwood, TX$33,322
Huston-Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX$14,703
Jarvis Christian UniversityHawkins, TX$11,720
McMurry UniversityAbilene, TX$31,372
Wade CollegeDallas, TX$17,692
Paul Quinn CollegeDallas, TX$13,498

Financial Aid and COA

At The Art Institute of Houston, 294 students (71%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $6,383.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at The Art Institute of Houston is $36,641 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 20 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $8,737 and the average amount of student loans is $7,611.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
COA (off-campus)$43,024
Tuition & Fees$20,794
Indirect Costs (off-campus)$22,230
COA (off-campus) after Receiving Aid$36,641
Average Financial Aid$6,383
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship29471%$6,383
Pell Grants20349%$4,758
Federal Student Loan21552%$7,936
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Financial Aid2077%-
Grants or Scholarships2077%$8,737
Federal Grants1765%$8,506
Pell Grants1558%$5,752
Other Federal Grants1038%$5,833
State/Local Grants0--
Institutional Grants1350%$2,318
Student Loan Aid1558%$7,611
Federal Student Loans1558%$7,611
Other Student Loans0--

Student Population

The Art Institute of Houston has a total of 317 students (all undergraduate). By gender, there are 171 male students and 215 female students attending The Art Institute of Houston.
TotalMaleFemale
Undergraduate386 171215

Directory & Academic Information

Directory Information
Address4140 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX
Phone713-623-2040
WEBwww.artinstitutes.edu/houston
Degree & Programs
DegreeUndergraduate
Program Offered22 Programs
Academic Stats
Student Population317
Graduation Rate40%
Retention Rate50% (Full-time), 32% (Part-time)
Students to Faculty Ratio Rate14 to 1
Faculty & Staffs
Number of Faculties7 (Full-time), 28 (Part-time)
Number of Staffs28 (Full-time), 28 (Part-time)
Average Faculty Salary$43,367
Average Staff Salary$58,876