ACCEPTANCE RATE
69.5%
More selective than 49% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Public University
University of Houston
Located in Houston, Texas, the University of Houston offers a vibrant and diverse environment for students seeking a world-class education.
69.5%ACCEPTANCE
$13,738AVG NET PRICE
65%GRAD RATE
46.7KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Houston, TXcity
THE SIGNATURE
University of Houston Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
The University of Houston, founded in 1927, is the largest public research university in Houston and one of the largest in Texas. With a student population exceeding 46,000, UH provides a dynamic campus life, combining academic rigor with numerous extracurricular activities in a bustling urban setting.
Students can choose from 289 degree programs across various fields, including business, engineering, health, and the arts. The university is renowned for its focus on research, with $276 million in expenditures supporting innovative projects and initiatives. The surrounding city of Houston enriches student life with cultural experiences, diverse culinary options, and numerous opportunities for internships and employment in a thriving metropolitan area.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded1927
Settingcity894 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
Athletics—
GETTING IN
Admissions
The University of Houston has an acceptance rate of 69.5%, with 30,327 applicants vying for admission. This indicates a moderately selective admissions process, welcoming a diverse array of students to its programs.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,150–1,330
400National benchmark missing1600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jun 1regular
Rolling thereafter.
Undergraduate application fee $75.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$9,711/yr
Out-of-state: $9,711/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$13,738/yr
▼ 4% since 2020-2162% receive aid
Average aid package $8,853.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The University of Houston has a strong academic character, featuring over 250 degree programs and a commitment to cutting-edge research and faculty excellence. It is particularly noted for its nationally ranked education programs and innovative research initiatives.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
21:1
32.8% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
65%
▲ 14 pts since 2016
First-year retention
86%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
89
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Psychology, General.8.6%
Finance, General.4.8%
Computer and Information Sciences, General.4.4%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.4.2%
Management Information Systems, General.4.1%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.3.9%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
8,397
Housing for approximately 22% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
36.4K
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
city
894 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
UH vs. peer institutions
How UH compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
University of Houston
$13,738
Rice University
$20,587
Texas State University
$15,307
University of Texas at San Antonio
$10,831
Texas Southern University
$15,021
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$62,377
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
89.2%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
81.6%
81.6% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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