University of Houston – Clear Lake

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Houston, TX

$5,856

Avg in-state tuition

$19,104

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Houston – Clear Lake

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Houston – Clear Lake is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Houston, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,582, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,856, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,104.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 19-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1170

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

9k

Students enrolled

94%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

40%

White

35%

Black

9%

Asian

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

8,510

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

89% On-campus

11% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 11% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 11% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $5,856 $19,104
Graduate $7,920 $17,568

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,316
On-campus room and board $11,019
On-campus other expenses $8,816
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,820
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $8,816
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $8,816

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $27,007 $40,255
Off-campus without family $26,808 $40,056
Off-campus with family $15,988 $29,236

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

44%

State Grant Aid

26%

Institution Grant Aid

32%

Pell Grant

37%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,815
State Grant Aid $9,442
Institution Grant Aid $4,375
Pell Grant Aid $4,517

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debt after graduation

$46k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

11

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

12

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC