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School Summary
University of Houston
General Information:
Founded in 1927, University of Houston is seated on 895 acres located in Harris county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 21:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 5 libraries.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students.A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus.Number of computers available are 516. Free student email accounts are available.
Application Deadline: June Application Fee: $75 Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen. High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen. Application Requirements: Other Requirements: SAT/ACT test policy is not available as the university has not made a decision about test optional beyond Fall 2023
In-State (per year)
Out of State (per year)
Tuition
$10,856.00
$26,894.00
Room and Board
$11,286.00
$11,286.00
Fees
$1,032.00
$1,032.00
Total
$23,174.00
$39,212.00
A tuition installment payment plan is available.
This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program.
Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.uh.edu/.
Special Programs The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.
Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores
Verbal
Math
700-800
12%
15%
600-699
54%
45%
500-599
30%
37%
400-499
3%
3%
300-399
0%
0%
200-299
0%
0%
Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores
Percentage of Students
30-36
18%
24-29
50%
18-23
29%
12-17
3%
6-11
0%
1-5
0%
Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage
Percentage of Students
Top 10%
31%
11-25%
35.00%
26-50%
26.00%
Under 50%
8.00%
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Cross-country running
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running
Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running
Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Racquetball, Rock climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Cross-country running
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running
Undergraduate
Undergraduate Only
Count
Male
18,237
Female
19,709
Total
37,946
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional
Count
Male
22,339
Female
24,337
Total
46,676
Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category
Percentage
Asian
24%
African American
11%
Hispanic
37%
Native American
0%
White
17%
Other
10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age
Percentage
Under 25 Years Old
88%
At Least 25 Years Old
12%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status
Percentage
In State
98%
Out Of State
2%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status
Percentage
Live On Campus
18%
Live Off Campus
82%
Homecoming, Cat's back, Frontier Fiesta
Metropolitan Volunteer Program, Student Program Board, Muslim Student Association, Filipino Student Association, American Medical Student Association
Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title
45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
19.0701 Human Development and Family Studies, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
16.0101 Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
09.0900 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
27.0101 Mathematics, General
52.1301 Management Science
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
50.0901 Music, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
45.0601 Economics, General
50.0301 Dance, General
26.0102 Biomedical Sciences, General
50.0404 Industrial and Product Design
51.0001 Health and Wellness, General
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
16.1601 American Sign Language (ASL)
09.0905 Health Communication
38.0101 Philosophy
52.0213 Organizational Leadership
09.0102 Mass Communication/Media Studies
03.0104 Environmental Science
51.0201 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
27.0306 Mathematical Biology
26.1201 Biotechnology
09.0100 Communication, General
09.0903 Advertising
16.0901 French Language and Literature
52.1801 Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
54.0101 History, General
50.0501 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
05.0123 Chinese Studies
05.0203 Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
05.0201 African-American/Black Studies
38.0201 Religion/Religious Studies
50.0605 Photography
23.1302 Creative Writing
19.0201 Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
19.0504 Human Nutrition
26.0202 Biochemistry
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
40.0603 Geophysics and Seismology
09.0101 Speech Communication and Rhetoric
11.0803 Computer Graphics
16.0905 Spanish Language and Literature
50.0703 Art History, Criticism and Conservation
44.0501 Public Policy Analysis, General
45.0201 Anthropology, General
45.1101 Sociology, General
09.0902 Public Relations/Image Management
09.0701 Radio and Television
09.0401 Journalism
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
14.0901 Computer Engineering, General
14.0801 Civil Engineering, General
50.0903 Music Performance, General
52.0701 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
52.0801 Finance, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.
