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University of Houston

University of Houston is a large, public institution located in Houston, tx. University of Houston offers undergraduate degrees in 190 majors.

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college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 37,080 undergraduates
cost $9,699
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Houston? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 66.2%
SAT score average 1241
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Houston is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
21 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Finance and Financial Management Services
Biology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Accounting and Related Services

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,699
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,418
Books & supplies $1,434
Other expenses $4,250
Cost of attendance* $25,801
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $25,801 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,891
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,418
Books & supplies $1,434
Other expenses $4,250
Cost of attendance* $37,993
Financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,993 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Houston has a total undergraduate enrollment of 37,080, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 212 E. Cullen Building, Houston, TX 77204-2018
phone N/A
address www.uh.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Houston to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Houston?

University of Houston is located in Houston, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston? 

The acceptance rate for University of Houston is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Houston?

The average high school GPA for University of Houston students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Houston?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Houston including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $103,204.

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