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University of Houston

Acceptance Rate 73.92 %
SAT Average 1,250
Tuition & Fees $22,547
($9,717)
Student Population 47,980
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,853

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 2025 tuition & fees is $9,717 for Texas residents and $22,547 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,051 for Texas residents and $19,231 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 47,980 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 73.92% and the graduation rate is 65% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Houston's tuition & fees is $9,717 for Texas residents and $22,547 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $10,051 for in-state students and $19,231 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Texas ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,717$22,547
Graduate$10,051$19,231
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Houston. The acceptance rate of Houston is 73.92% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.52%. The average graduation rate is 65% and the transfer-out rate is 6%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,853 and 62% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 47,980 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Houston is 73.92 %.
Acceptance Rate
73.92%
Graduation Rate for University of Houston is 65 %
Graduation Rate
65%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Houston is 6 %
Transfer-out Rate
6%
Retention Rate for University of Houston is 87 %
Retention Rate
87%
Student Population for University of Houston is 47,980
Student Population
47,980
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Houston is 22 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
22 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,853 at University of Houston.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,853

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address4302 University Drive, Room 212, 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 236 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 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's920
Master's942
Doctorate (Research)460
Doctorate (Practical)40

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✔