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University of Houston-Clear Lake
Houston, TXPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public institution located in the city setting of Houston, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 25
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,792
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,991
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,723
Earnings 5yr: $87,694
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,281
Earnings 5yr: $104,040
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,092
Earnings 5yr: $74,180
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,953
Earnings 5yr: $81,936
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,794
Earnings 5yr: $95,231
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,692
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,710
Earnings 5yr: $90,291
Debt: $22,238
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,073
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,288
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,617
Earnings 5yr: $56,953
Debt: $28,143
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,258
Earnings 5yr: $67,590
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,949
Earnings 5yr: $64,524
Debt: $23,125
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,352
Earnings 5yr: $79,997
Debt: $15,530
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,849
Earnings 5yr: $65,293
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,708
Earnings 5yr: $73,756
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,586
Earnings 5yr: $73,382
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,973
Earnings 5yr: $85,375
Debt: $23,766
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,718
Earnings 5yr: $52,449
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,134
Earnings 5yr: $69,429
Debt: $19,375
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,563
In-State Tuition$7,770
Out-of-State Tuition$21,114
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
45%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,098
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,004
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,548
Est. Monthly Payment
$146/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
47%
Avg Family Income
$37,810
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