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University of Houston-Clear Lake

UHCL

Houston, Texas 77058-1002

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public institution in Houston with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1105, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.1K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,004 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,056.

Established
1974
Mascot
Hunter the Hawk
Type
Public university

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75%Acceptance
1105SAT Avg
6,082Students
19:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$59,004Earnings 10yr
$11,056Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Houston-Clear Lake Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1105

Reading & WritingMid: 539
500590
MathMid: 535
490580

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1105

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,746
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,330
Room & Board$11,014
Books & Supplies$1,026
Total Cost of Attendance$23,788
Average Net Price$11,056
Median Debt at Graduation$17,831
Monthly Payment (10yr)$189

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,818
$30–48K$6,760
$48–75K$9,994
$75–110K$19,555
$110K+$22,367

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,056

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,548

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

46

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (79)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,082
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Black 7%
Hispanic 50%
Asian 8%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.8%
Freshman Retention75.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,098
8 Years$56,582
10 Years$59,004

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,700
Men
$68,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Houstonpop. 2.3M
20 mi(35 min)
Austinpop. 960K
165 mi(286 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
204 mi(354 min)

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