Acceptance Rate
74%
Avg. SAT
1340
75th percentile
“Houston's sprawling public research engine, channeling urban energy into engineering, business, and pharmacy prowess.”
Houston, TX
Location
The surrounding area offers endless internships in energy and healthcare giants, but expect hot, humid weather that lingers nine months a year and a high cost of living that pinches off-campus budgets. Housing fills quickly for freshmen, so many commuters shape daily life. UH's personality shines as unpretentious and opportunity-rich, prioritizing career launches over ivy prestige.
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The intellectual vibe favors applied learning over pure theory—think capstone projects with local firms rather than endless seminars. Tradeoffs include bigger class sizes that limit professor access early on, balanced by the sheer volume of courses available across 16 schools and colleges.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
39,257 undergrad • 8,723 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
19%
Black / African American
11%
Hispanic / Latino
34%
Asian
22%
Other / Multi-racial
15%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Residential life centers on 10 themed colleges for freshmen, fostering community amid mostly off-campus upperclassmen. The social scene skews practical—weekend tailgates yield to Monday internships—while steamy summers and traffic test patience. Houston's vibe bleeds onto campus, offering pro sports and diverse eats but demanding street smarts.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
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Meal Plan Available
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Big 12 Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
Yes
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
87%
4 Years Graduation Rate
46%
6 Years Graduation Rate
61%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$62,377
87% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Houston and return in the fall. 46% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 61% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
46%
4-5 years
15%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
37%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$8,685
Acceptance
74%
Undergrads
39,257
4-Year Grad Rate
46%
Endowment
$1.2B
Houston, TX 77204-2018
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