University of Houston

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About University of Houston

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Houston is a large public university located on an urban campus in Houston, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 37,946, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 90 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,856, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,456.

Houston, TX

$10,856

Avg in-state
tuition

$26,456

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

87%

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

65%

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired to be considered for admission

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1170-1330

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

47k

Students enrolled

70%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

14%

Unknown

1%

Black

9%

Hispanic

30%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

19%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

27

Total Online Enrollment

32,822

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold30% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

34%

Institution Grant Aid

53%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,928
State Grant Aid$7,262
Institution Grant Aid$5,310
Pell Grant Aid$4,868

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$47k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History.
15Legal Professions And Studies.
16Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
17Mathematics And Statistics.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Natural Resources And Conservation.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
25Social Sciences.
26Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.