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UO

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TXPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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90%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$10,542
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
12.6K
Students
Large campus body
$49,120
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Houston-Downtown is a public institution located in the city setting of Houston, TX. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading480 - 560
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 22
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing36% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,242
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,244
Earnings 5yr: $81,769
Debt: N/A
Insurance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,084
Earnings 5yr: $84,229
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,529
Earnings 5yr: $92,757
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,528
Earnings 5yr: $90,280
Debt: $19,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,712
Earnings 5yr: $71,241
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,499
Earnings 5yr: $67,119
Debt: $21,943
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,881
Earnings 5yr: $79,853
Debt: $20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,591
Earnings 5yr: $77,451
Debt: $25,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,556
Earnings 5yr: $63,587
Debt: $13,978
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,115
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,052
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,576
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,004
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,866
Earnings 5yr: $61,531
Debt: $22,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,924
Earnings 5yr: $59,058
Debt: $28,237
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,261
Earnings 5yr: $51,203
Debt: $21,600
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,188
Earnings 5yr: $63,971
Debt: $24,000
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,535
Earnings 5yr: $71,630
Debt: $37,784
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,892
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,250

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$10,542
In-State Tuition$7,708
Out-of-State Tuition$17,548
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

55%
Pell Grants
30%
Take Loans
43%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$49,120
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,551

Completion Signals

33%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
53%
Part-Time Share
53%
Avg Family Income
$33,007
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