| UHCL vs. UT Austin |
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|---|---|---|
#5 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in National Universities #49 in World University Rankings #3 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,346 Texas Residents $22,290 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,688 Texas Residents $44,908 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,762 Texas Residents $19,194 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,006 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,296 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,383 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,055 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier90.52% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter26.64% |
| Lower22.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable47.43% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,137 | Total Enrollment | Larger53,864 |
| Smaller6,139 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger43,165 |
| Smaller1,998 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,699 |
| Larger1,461 | Online Student Population | Smaller257 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 507 | Number of faculty | 3,381 |
| Lower$90,975 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$142,375 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.