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University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, Texas 77002-1014

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Houston-Downtown is a public institution in Houston with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1041, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 12.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

34% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,551 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,623.

Established
1974
Mascot
Ed-U-Gator
Type
Public university
91%Acceptance
1041SAT Avg
12,812Students
18:1Student:Faculty
34%Grad Rate
$53,551Earnings 10yr
$14,623Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Houston-Downtown Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1041

Reading & Writing
490560
Math
470550

ACT Score Range

Composite
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1041

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,708
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,788
Books & Supplies$1,296
Total Cost of Attendance$23,017
Average Net Price$14,623
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,486
$30–48K$13,911
$48–75K$16,332
$75–110K$19,673
$110K+$22,498

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,623

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

97

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
12,812
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
53%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 11%
Black 17%
Hispanic 59%
Asian 8%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.8%
Freshman Retention67.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,120
8 Years$50,849
10 Years$53,551

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,600
Men
$57,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#62
Forbes
#495
Washington Monthly
#92

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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
1 mi(2 min)
Austinpop. 960K
147 mi(255 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
190 mi(329 min)

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