62%

Acceptance Rate

$9,336

Avg.Financial Aid

003652

FAFSA Code

University of Houston

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.uh.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    46,324

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

University of Houston is a public university established in 1927 which facilitates academic excellence with the relevant skills required for the dynamic environment. There are about 25 research centers provided by the university. It continues to develop a strong tradition with excellent academics.

The University of Houston is committed to offering affordable and accessible education to its student. The university believes in providing opportunities that the students need to make their mark in the world.

The university with the student-faculty ratio of 22:1 prides itself on the excellent attention that faculties provide to its students. The institution also organizes awareness programs for its students. These programs are designed in such a way to provide helps to its students with advising, writing assistance, and subject-area tutoring.

The university also provides flexible programs which involve the latest technology to deliver the courses online. UH Online degrees are prepared according to the requirement of the job market and also to satisfy the needs of the students. It makes sure that the busy schedule of the students does not affect the classes. thus implementing many online resources to make it more flexible.

UH access or my UH is the online dashboard provided to support students with the access to all the information of the university. It also helps to track information like attendance and mark sheet.

The total student population is 46,324 which consists of both full-time and part-time students. The University of Houston has an alumni base of more than 18,000, who all are making their mark on the world today.

Some of the notable alumni of The University of Houston are Elizabeth Warren the United States Senator, Dennis Quaid an American actor, Hakeem Olajuwon a basketball player, Wade Phillips the American football coach, and a lot other are there at good positions.

University of Houston accreditation is provided by the by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, professional and doctoral degrees.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

212 E. Cullen Building

Rankings

Check where UH stands. Following rankings are provided by the US News based on the performance of the university.

  • 185 in National Universities

  • 133 in Best Value Schools

  • x133 in Best Value Schools

  • 92 in Top Public Schools

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    62%

  • SAT Range

    1130 - 1310

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    22 - 28

  • High School GPA

    Recommended

  • Application Fee

    $75

  • Accept Common App

    None

The admission process is not so cumbersome. Different courses require different requirements to be fulfilled. However, the process for admission remains the same. The steps required for the admission process are as given below:

  • Request for information or visit the campus

  • Submit your application online

  • You also have to submit official documents

  • You need to file for the financial assistance form

  • Register for the classes

All the necessary documents along with the applicatin fee of $75 must be sent the admissions department of the university on before the deadline.

A candidate must also be strong in their academics and maintain a SAT range of 1130 - 1310 and SAT range of 22 - 28.

University of Houston Admissions Office

In case of any problem, you are advised to contact the Office of Admissions at

University of Houston

Office of Admissions

4434 University Drive

Houston, TX 77204

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $16,002

  • Average Annual Cost

    $7,911

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $23,225

  • Other Fees

    $1,002

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,104

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,908

Total One Year Cost

$23,225

From the table above, it proves that undergraduate tuition and fees vary depending on your department, your residence status, your graduate level, and the courses you’re taking.

Be sure to check college fees and course fees in addition to basic tuition and University fees for a full picture of what you’ll pay. Additional fees, such as parking, are not included on the schedule of charges.

The cost to study at The University of Houston is quite affordable and with various financial assistance to its students to make the course much more cost-effective. However, its fee varies for the different types of programs on a yearly basis.

The total average annual tuition cost for studying at the university is $7,911. While books and supplies costs around $1,300, room and board comes to $9,104, and other fees need to pay is $1,002.

For any further information about the tuition, we suggest you to follow the official website or our tuition page by clicking below. 

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

22:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

85%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

66%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$5,368

Faculty Overview

60%

Male Professors

40%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Psychology, General

    432 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    384 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    311 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    311 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    262 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    257 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    255 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    221 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    262 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    257 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    255 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    221 Graduates

  • Management Information Systems and...

    199 Graduates

  • Marketing

    184 Graduates

  • General Sales, Merchandising and Re...

    168 Graduates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

    168 Graduates

  • Petroleum Engineering

    158 Graduates

  • Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...

    150 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    145 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    144 Graduates

  • Economics

    143 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    131 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Analysis

    118 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering Technologi...

    108 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    108 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    105 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    100 Graduates

  • Human Resources Management and Serv...

    96 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    94 Graduates

  • History

    88 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    85 Graduates

  • Journalism

    81 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    80 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    79 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    78 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    76 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    74 Graduates

  • Architecture

    73 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    67 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    66 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    65 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering Technologies/T...

    64 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    62 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    60 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    60 Graduates

  • Music

    59 Graduates

  • Biotechnology

    57 Graduates

  • Business/Corporate Communications

    52 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    51 Graduates

  • Sociology

    50 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    49 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    41 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    41 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    39 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    37 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    32 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    31 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    28 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    27 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    27 Graduates

  • Industrial Engineering

    24 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    22 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    22 Graduates

  • Physics

    22 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    20 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    19 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    17 Graduates

  • East Asian Languages, Literatures,...

    13 Graduates

  • Interior Architecture

    13 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    8 Graduates

  • American Sign Language

    7 Graduates

  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...

    4 Graduates

  • Environmental Design

    3 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

38,348

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

37%

Full-time / Part-time

73% / 27%

Students Gender

Male

50%

US National: 44%

Female

50%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

24%

Unknown

2%

Black

10%

Hispanic

35%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

4%

Asian

22%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

1%

Unknown Location

2%

Out Of State

94%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$68,874 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

19%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,224/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,880/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,880/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cougars

School Colors

red and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

American Athletic Conference

Total Male Athletes

256

Total Female Athletes

201

Intramural Sports

9

Sports Club

21

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At UH, $9,368 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. University of Houston has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at UH costs around $3,880 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At UH, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 50% and 50%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$43,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$51,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,375 - $27,609

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$108 - $287

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

76%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,336

Students Receiving Federal Grants

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,990

Students Receiving State Aid

36%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,951

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

54%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,233

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,968

$30K - $48K

$11,169

$48K - $75K

$8,933

$75K - $110K

$3,502

> $110K

$2,430

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,088,957

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$16,940,600

The university does provide financial assistance to needy students in the form of financial aid. The students need to search for those financial aids for which they are eligible.

The students are required to file the FAFSA form in order to be eligible for the financial aids provided by the university.

University of Houston federal school code is 003652.

Students are eligible to receive average annual financial assistance of $9,336.

Additionally, a candidate would also receice assistance in the form of gift aid, federal grants, state aid, and institutional aid amounting to $9.336, $4,990, $5,951, and $5,233.

University of Houston Financial Aid Office

In case you need help you can reach the Financial Aid Office, you can contact them at:

University of Houston 

Welcome Center

4400 University Drive

Houston, TX 77204-2010

You can also contact university through the email address at sfa@central.uh.edu, You can also call the financial aid team at (713) 743-1010.

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