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University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a medium, public institution located in Houston, tx. Founded in 1971, University of Houston-Clear Lake offers undergraduate degrees in 79 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 6,343 undergraduates
cost $7,698
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Houston-Clear Lake? 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 69.4%
SAT score average 1082
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.45
Application fee $45
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June
30
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August
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Houston-Clear Lake is known for one of its top majors: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,698
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,440
Books & supplies $1,316
Other expenses $4,776
Cost of attendance* $23,230
Financial aid package $10,850
Estimated cost $12,380 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,994
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,440
Books & supplies $1,316
Other expenses $4,776
Cost of attendance* $36,526
Financial aid package $10,850
Estimated cost $25,676 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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-Clear Lake has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,343, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

8,516

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
22%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
36%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058-1002
phone 281-283-7600
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Popular clubs & activities

Pathways to stem careers

Student government

Art association

Campus activities board

Hawks 4 community

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

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

Where is University of Houston-Clear Lake?

University of Houston-Clear Lake is located in Houston, tx.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Houston-Clear Lake? 

The acceptance rate for University of Houston-Clear Lake is 69%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Houston-Clear Lake?

The average high school GPA for University of Houston-Clear Lake students was 3.45.

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

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Houston-Clear Lake including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $92,920.

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