University of Houston

Houston, TX

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Overview

Houston's sprawling public research engine, channeling urban energy into engineering, business, and pharmacy prowess.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

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.

39,257

Undergrads

8,723

Grad Students

73.9%

Acceptance

61.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

22.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

87.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

61.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

46.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

39,257

Undergraduate Enrollment

8,723

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

73.9%

Acceptance Rate

3.46

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$75

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

570–670

SAT Reading

590–670

ACT Composite

23–29

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GPA

School avg: 3.46

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 1160–1340

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 23–29

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$21,405

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$8,685

Room & Board

$11,286

Books & Supplies

$1,434

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,877

Financial Aid

74%

Receiving Aid

45%

Pell Grant Recipients

$12,159

Avg Grant (recipients)

$6,803

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

8,397 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Big 12 Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

39,257

Acceptance Rate

74%

Graduation Rate

61%

In-State Cost

$19,971

Out-of-State Cost

$32,163

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uh.edu

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