ACCEPTANCE RATE
69.5%
More selective than 50% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Public University
University of Houston
Located in Houston, Texas, the University of Houston offers a vibrant and diverse environment for students seeking a world-class education.
69.5%ACCEPTANCE
$13,738AVG NET PRICE
65%GRAD RATE
46.7KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Houston, TXcity 894 acres
THE SIGNATURE
University of Houston Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
The University of Houston, founded in 1927, is the largest public research university in Houston and one of the largest in Texas. With a student population exceeding 46,000, UH provides a dynamic campus life, combining academic rigor with numerous extracurricular activities in a bustling urban setting.
Students can choose from 289 degree programs across various fields, including business, engineering, health, and the arts. The university is renowned for its focus on research, with $276 million in expenditures supporting innovative projects and initiatives. The surrounding city of Houston enriches student life with cultural experiences, diverse culinary options, and numerous opportunities for internships and employment in a thriving metropolitan area.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded1927
Settingcity 894 acres
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
The University of Houston has an acceptance rate of 69.5%, with 30,327 applicants vying for admission. This indicates a moderately selective admissions process, welcoming a diverse array of students to its programs.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,150–1,330
4001600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jun 1regular
Rolling thereafter.
Undergraduate application fee $75.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$9,711/yr
Out-of-state: $9,711/yr.
Net price by income band
$10,327$0–$30,000
$10,690$30,001–$48,000
$12,613$48,001–$75,000
$19,459$75,001–$110,000
$22,969$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$13,738/yr
▼ 4% since 2020-2162% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $8,853.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The University of Houston has a strong academic character, featuring over 250 degree programs and a commitment to cutting-edge research and faculty excellence. It is particularly noted for its nationally ranked education programs and innovative research initiatives.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
21:1
32.8% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
65%
▲ 14 pts since 2016
First-year retention
86%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
89
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Psychology, General.8.6%
Finance, General.4.8%
Computer and Information Sciences, General.4.4%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.4.2%
Management Information Systems, General.4.1%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.3.9%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
8,397
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city 894 acres
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$62,377
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
89.2%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
81.6%
81.6% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Neighborhoods near UH
Where students live around University of Houston — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Houston.