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University of Houston

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Houston, Texas 77204-2018

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Known for business — major research university

University of Houston is a public institution in Houston with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1229, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 37.2K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,377 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,853.

Established
1927
Motto
In Tempore
Mascot
Shasta and Sasha
Type
Public research university
Conference
Big 12 Conference
Division
Division I

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70%Acceptance
1229SAT Avg
37,175Students
21:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$62,377Earnings 10yr
$13,853Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Houston Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1229

Reading & WritingMid: 615
580660
MathMid: 620
570670

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2328

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1229

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,711
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,191
Room & Board$10,830
Books & Supplies$1,556
Total Cost of Attendance$25,056
Average Net Price$13,853
Median Debt at Graduation$18,194
Monthly Payment (10yr)$193

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,327
$30–48K$10,690
$48–75K$12,613
$75–110K$19,459
$110K+$22,969

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,853

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

282

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (190)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
37,175
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Black 11%
Hispanic 38%
Asian 24%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.9%
Freshman Retention86.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,768
8 Years$58,739
10 Years$62,377

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,500
Men
$69,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#132
Forbes
#107
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#157

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from TX state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Houstonpop. 2.3M
3 mi(5 min)
Austinpop. 960K
148 mi(257 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
190 mi(329 min)

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