University of Houston
public · Founded 1927 · Houston, TX
Acceptance Rate
69.50%
Enrollment
46,676
Tuition & Fees
$10,737
Graduation Rate
65.00%
Retention Rate
86.00%
Off-Campus Needed
36,407
UH Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into UH?
UH admitted just 21,087 of 30,327 applicants — a 69.50% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
17% above state avg
6% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
580–660
SAT Math
570–670
ACT Composite
23–28
Coming to UH from out of state?
7% of freshmen aren't from Texas. If you're moving for UH, start your housing search early — only 22.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near UHWhat Will UH Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 62.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
85% below national avg
Per-credit cost: $362 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
UH's on-campus room and board adds up to $10,830 per year ($903/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $5,880 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $490/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $4,950 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 8,397 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at UH?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Psychology, General.
693 graduates · 79.37% women
Finance, General.
381 graduates · 33.86% women
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
350 graduates · 19.14% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
337 graduates · 63.8% women
Management Information Systems, General.
327 graduates · 39.14% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
315 graduates · 62.22% women
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
307 graduates · 57.33% women
Health and Wellness, General.
285 graduates · 78.6% women
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
269 graduates · 91.45% women
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
257 graduates · 47.47% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 8,730 graduate students and only 8,397 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at UH?
Houston, TX — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
UH Photos
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Neighborhoods near UH
Where students live around University of Houston — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does UH Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that UH reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at UH?
86.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 65.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
1% above state avg
5% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
UH Reviews
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36,407 UH Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 46,676 students and only 8,397 dorm beds, 78% of UH students live off campus.
37,946
Undergraduates
8,730
Graduate Students
36,407
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Houston.