Cost

Below are the estimated tuition and fees for CAP. Please remember that costs vary depending on the number of hours taken per semester and the status of the student.

Residents

  • 3 hours per semester: $2,710
  • 6 hours per semester: $4,622
  • 9 hours per semester: $6,534

Non-Residents

  • 3 hours per semester: $4,323
  • 6 hours per semester: $7,847
  • 9 hours per semester: $11,371

International Students

  • 3 hours per semester: $4,423*
  • 9 hours per semester: $11,471*
  • 12 hours per semester: $14,996*

*For international students, medical insurance or proof of acceptable insurance is also required.

A $650 CAP fee is assessed on all 5000-level courses to offset the fact that CAP, as a non-degree seeking program, is not funded by the State of Texas. This fee is included in the estimates listed above.

These costs are based on Fiscal Year 2025, which includes the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 semesters. The cost per credit hour for residents is $420.57 and non-residents is $958.11. For a complete list of optional and special fees, including fees for international students, please visit the university fees webpage.

Program costs are subject to change without prior notice. Complete estimated cost breakdown information is available upon request.

Financial Aid

Students in certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid unless they are taking specific classes in preparation for the Master of Science in Accountancy Program, in which case funding is limited to a 12-month period. Such financial aid only covers undergraduate tuition and fees, but not the additional CAP fee.

Scholarships

To be considered for scholarships awarded by the Department of Accountancy & Taxation’s scholarship committee, please submit Bauer’s scholarship application. Scholarships awarded by the committee include those offered through the college, department, and potentially external scholarships available through one of our business partners or organizations. Eligibility requirements and deadlines vary for each external scholarship.

For questions regarding scholarship eligibility and the awarding process, please view our frequently asked questions.

If you have questions about the scholarship application form, please email bauer_scholar@central.uh.edu.