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University of Houston

Acceptance Rate 66.24 %
SAT Average 1,240
Tuition & Fees $22,191
($9,711)
Student Population 46,700
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,585

Academic Overview

University of Houston Campus, Houston, TX
University of Houston is a public, four-years institute located in Houston, Texas. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $9,711 for Texas residents and $22,191 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,749 for Texas residents and $19,109 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 46,700 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 66.24% and the graduation rate is 63% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Houston varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $60,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Houston's tuition & fees is $9,711 for Texas residents and $22,191 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,749 for in-state students and $19,109 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,711$22,191
Graduate$9,749$19,109
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Houston. The acceptance rate of Houston is 66.24% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.16%. The average graduation rate is 63% and the transfer-out rate is 7%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,585 and 66% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 46,700 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Houston is 66.24 %.
Acceptance Rate
66.24%
Graduation Rate for University of Houston is 63 %
Graduation Rate
63%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Houston is 7 %
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate for University of Houston is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for University of Houston is 46,700
Student Population
46,700
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Houston is 21 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,585 at University of Houston.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,585

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address212 E. Cullen Building, Houston, TX 77204-2018
Phone713-743-1000
WEBwww.uh.edu/
Admissionwww.uh.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationuh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/index
Financial Aidwww.uh.edu/financial/
Net Price Calculatorwww.uh.edu/financial/net-price-calculator/
Athleticwww.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates
Disability Serviceuh.edu/accessibility/

Offered Degrees

Houston offers 228 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's900
Master's904
Doctorate (Research)450
Doctorate (Practical)30

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Houston offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:8,397)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,710)

Veterans Benefits

University of Houston has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges