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University of Houston-Victoria

UH-Victoria

Victoria, Texas 77901

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Houston-Victoria is a public institution in Victoria with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1085, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,467 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,624.

Established
1973
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of

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77%Acceptance
1085SAT Avg
2,630Students
14:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$54,467Earnings 10yr
$8,624Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Houston-Victoria Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1085

Reading & Writing
493600
Math
500580

ACT Score Range

Composite
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1085

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,499
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,291
Room & Board$10,494
Books & Supplies$1,158
Total Cost of Attendance$21,179
Average Net Price$8,624
Median Debt at Graduation$18,973
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,329
$30–48K$6,764
$48–75K$6,767
$75–110K$15,553
$110K+$20,307

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,624

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,565

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,630
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Black 13%
Hispanic 45%
Asian 7%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate26.5%
Freshman Retention61.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,888
8 Years$49,673
10 Years$54,467

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,900
Men
$65,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#2

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Varsity Sports — Jaguars

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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

San Antoniopop. 1.5M
101 mi(175 min)
Austinpop. 960K
110 mi(191 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
117 mi(203 min)

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