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University of Houston Science & Tech Programs

University of Houston is a public institution located in Houston, TX. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Houston Rankings

UH is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 309	State — Texas
Overall Quality	#16 of 484	Region — Southwest
Overall Quality	#211 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Houston?

Contact details for UH can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4302 University Drive, Room 212, Houston, TX 77204-2018
Phone:	7137431000
Website:	www.uh.edu/
Admissions:	www.uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uh.edu/financial/

How Do I Get Into UH?

You can apply to UH online at: uh.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/index

UH is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UH

This is what UH requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UH?

UH has an acceptance rate of 74%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

46% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UH, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 670. Math scores were between 570 and 670.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1160 to 1340. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UH ranged between 23 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UH can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	13,836	9,914	72%
Women	17,880	13,532	76%

Can I Afford University of Houston?

The average net price after aid at UH is $13,853. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,685
In-State Fees	$1,032
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,515
Out-of-State Fees	$1,032
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,717
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,547

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 14% of students at UH receive some form of financial aid (5,214 students).

About 61% of students at UH receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,638 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,625.

Student Loan Debt

32% of UH undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,427 per year.

University of Houston Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 9,957 students enrolled at UH. UH is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 37,175 undergraduate students at UH, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Houston undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8,550
Black or African American	4,535
Hispanic	14,089
White	6,133
American Indian/Alaska Native	37
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	37
Two or More Races	1,189
Non-Resident	2,081

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UH are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Texas	5,758
Illinois	27
Louisiana	22
California	16
Florida	15

Additionally, approximately 5.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Houston Graduate Student Diversity

8,730 of UH’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UH, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Houston graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,178
Black or African American	890
Hispanic	1,475
White	2,069
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	148
Non-Resident	2,811

Online Learning at University of Houston

UH provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

24,906 undergraduate students at UH took at least one online class — of those, 4,660 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2,056 students took at least one online class and 1,273 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of Houston

Below are the science & tech degree programs are offered by UH, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architecture	106	—	—	106
Architectural Sciences and Technology	—	30	—	30
Interior Architecture	22	—	—	22
Environmental Design	3	—	—	3
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at University of Houston

UH offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UH maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.