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University of Houston
Houston, TXPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Houston is a public institution located in the city setting of Houston, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 38.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
38.4K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing28% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,873
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,841
Earnings 5yr: $130,338
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,021
Earnings 5yr: $138,025
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,984
Earnings 5yr: $123,404
Debt: N/A
Optometry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,383
Earnings 5yr: $110,688
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,334
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,271
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,385
Earnings 5yr: $97,668
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,813
Earnings 5yr: $102,171
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,277
Earnings 5yr: $110,977
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,184
Earnings 5yr: $99,077
Debt: $20,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,399
Earnings 5yr: $107,025
Debt: $25,692
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,283
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,582
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,324
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,601
Earnings 5yr: $120,612
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,406
Earnings 5yr: $99,339
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,790
Earnings 5yr: $105,956
Debt: $18,751
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,201
Earnings 5yr: $94,660
Debt: $22,629
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,814
Earnings 5yr: $100,544
Debt: $21,500
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,651
Earnings 5yr: $88,652
Debt: $23,366
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,276
In-State Tuition$9,717
Out-of-State Tuition$22,547
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
42%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,768
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,377
Completion Signals
65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
23%
Avg Family Income
$49,662
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