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University of Houston

Houston, TX • public • I | Big 12 | FBS
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Acceptance
69.5%
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Grad Rate
65%
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Cost
$21,401 / $34,231

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 42,074 • Total: 51,967
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
4302 University Drive, Room 212
Houston, TX
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Website
www.uh.edu
Region
Southwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 20,245 (48.1%) • Female: 21,829 (51.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 9,782 23.2%
Black/African American 4,840 11.5%
Hispanic/Latino 15,773 37.5%
White 7,428 17.7%
Two or More Races 1,362 3.2%
International 2,199 5.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
69.5%
21,087 admitted from 30,327 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 580-660
Math: 570-670
Total: 1150-1330
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
23-28
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: 06/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
64.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
44.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
86.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
30.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,401
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$34,231
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,685
Out-of-state: $21,515
Room & Board
$11,286
Books & Supplies
$1,430
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $10,929
$30,001-48,000 $10,220
$48,001-75,000 $12,528
$75,001-110,000 $19,197
$110,001+ $23,811
Students Receiving Pell Grants
62%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big 12
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (5)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
6 automatic scholarships (16 total)
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Common questions about University of Houston

What is University of Houston's acceptance rate?
University of Houston accepts 70% of applicants, from 30,327 applications.
How much does University of Houston cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,685 in-state and $21,515 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $10,929 on average after aid.
Does University of Houston require SAT or ACT scores?
University of Houston requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for University of Houston?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 28 on the ACT.
What is University of Houston's graduation rate?
65% of students graduate within six years.