School Summary

University of Houston-Downtown


General Information:

Founded in 1974, University of Houston-Downtown is seated on 24 acres located in Harris county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 19:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

One Main Street

Houston, TX
77002
For more information call: 713 221-8000. This school has a website at https://www.uhd.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.uhd.edu/admissions/apply/Pages/admissions-application.aspx


Application Deadline: June
Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,755.00 $19,972.50
Room and Board $10,176.00 $10,176.00
Fees $1,456.00 $1,456.00
Total $19,387.00 $31,604.50

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.uhd.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 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, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0.2% 2.61%
600-699 7.93% 50.5%
500-599 48.09% 36.35%
400-499 38.66% 10.44%
300-399 5.12% 0.1%
200-299 0.11% 0.11%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 10.98%
18-23 47.56%
12-17 41.46%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 6%
11-25% 19.00%
26-50% 36.00%
Under 50% 39.00%




No intercollegiate male sports found.


No intercollegiate female sports found.

Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 4,922
Female 7,958
Total 12,880


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 5,380
Female 8,725
Total 14,105

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 8%
African American 17%
Hispanic 58%
Native American 0%
White 11%
Other 5%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 0%
At Least 25 Years Old 100%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 99%
Out Of State 1%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 0%
Live Off Campus 100%


Bayou Bash, Welcome Week Activities, Homecoming Activities

Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Professional Accounting Society, American Marketing Association, Bilingual Education Student Organization


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 30.7001                                           Data Science, General
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 27.0601                                           Applied Statistics, General
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 51.2212                                           Behavioral Aspects of Health
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 19.0706                                           Child Development
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.0201                                           Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • 15.1201                                           Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0703                                           Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
  • 30.7101                                           Data Analytics, General
  • 19.0906                                           Fashion and Fabric Consultant
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.1701                                           Insurance
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 27.0503                                           Mathematics and Statistics
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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** 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.