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University of Houston

Houston, TX • public • DI | Big 12 | FBS
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Acceptance
69.5%
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Grad Rate
65%
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Cost
$21,263 / $33,743

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
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
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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
$21,263
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$33,743
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,685
Out-of-state: $21,165
Room & Board
$1,556
Books & Supplies
$11,022
Students Receiving Pell Grants
62%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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