University of Houston

Houston, TX • public • I | Big 12 | FBS

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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

GPA 3.0+

In-State Awards

$1,000-$5,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$5,000/yr

6 automatic scholarships (16 total)

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