University of Houston – Clear Lake

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About University of Houston – Clear Lake

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

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 6,773, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,380, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,360.

Houston, TX

$7,380

Avg in-state
tuition

$24,360

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75.26%

Retention Rate Insight

75.26% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

54%

Graduation Rate Insight

54% 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 recommendationRequired for some

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

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 Percentile18-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1160

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

21%

Unknown

1%

Black

5%

Hispanic

34%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

8

Total Online Enrollment

4,269

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold11% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold9% 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

59%

State Grant Aid

78%

Institution Grant Aid

42%

Pell Grant

45%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,083
State Grant Aid$10,769
Institution Grant Aid$4,349
Pell Grant Aid$4,471

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$46k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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